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  1. The Thief

From the recording Music From The Margins

First person narrative from the perspective of a professional thief and how our common missteps make his work easy.

Lyrics

Verse 1
The lights are on but nobody’s home
A waste of energy
I called you up on the telephone
You see you can’t fool me

Verse 2
I know your timing, got a plan of attack
I see your every move
I’ll be gone by the time you get back
When I win, you lose

Chorus
You make it easy, you make it fun
A paid vacation in the sun
My reputation’s all over town
Nothing’s safe with me around
I’m the thief

Verse 3
Lock your windows and lock all your doors
Put your children to sleep
I’ll be downstairs counting the cash
While you’re counting sheep

Chorus
You make it easy, you make it fun
A paid vacation in the sun
A first class ticket, Bahama bound
Nothing’s safe with me around

Bridge
I’ve got everything money can buy
I work hard but hardly work
Just stay calm, no cause for alarm
And no one will get hurt

Chorus
You make it easy, you make it fun
A paid vacation in the sun
My reputation’s all over town
Nothing’s safe with me around
Cause I’m the thief (And you’re the victim)
I’m the thief (I’ve got my eye on you)
I’m the thief (Nowhere to run cause)
I’m the thief
The thief