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Practical Joker

from Songs From Iowa & Lime by Justin Wiles

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Played a joke on a girl last September
Made her open her mind, and once I was safe inside
Took it apart, collapsed her heart
I played a trick on a kid last October
I offered up to him my hand, and exactly as I planned
He got a shock, now that kid’s a wiser man
Broke the trust of my lust last November
Took a photo in jest, as you’ve by now surely guessed
I showed the world an embarrassed girl
Gave some trick gum to all my friends last December
And I don’t call to mind detecting
Any hint of them suspecting foul intent
Oh, to be so innocent

But this is my curse, you see
My King Midas touch, my jinx
I need my best defense over honestly

Well, this is the worst relief
And it never comes easily
I need my best defense, free
From from honesty

So you can call me the practical joker
And you can spot me outside of the castle walls each night
Begging the sky not to fall, in my pool of alcohol
When it’s my time, I hope I die alone
It’s my time soon, I hope I die alone

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from Songs From Iowa & Lime, released February 1, 2005
written/performed by justin wiles

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Justin Wiles

Justin Wiles is a singer-songwriter whose compositions are centered around intricate, delicate, melodic guitars and poetic lyrics. His DIY recording style often includes dense musical arrangements and many layered vocals.

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