Swallow the Fish

from Cash is King by Devil to Pay

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it's an illusion as vast as the sea
the great beast lurks in the bowels of the deep
you try and you struggle to stay in control
the system comes and swallows you whole

nine tenths of the law
the biggest fish feed from a pool of the small
slow on the draw
the tallest giants are the most prone to fall

no sense in fighting, lie still and wait
the sharks will come and ready their plates
licking their lips and sharpening their knives
the bottom rung helps the leeches survive

nine tenths of the law
the biggest fish feed from a pool of the small
slow on the draw
the tallest giants are the most prone to fall

drown in debt
smothering
belly up
taste regret

demons play
circle the prey
withering
yeah

nine tenths of the law
the biggest fish feed from a pool of the small
slow on the draw
the tallest giants are the most prone to fall

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from Cash is King, released March 14, 2006

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Est. 2002. Indianapolis, IN.

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