They say in Hold'em you wear a poker face Hide your soul in a cold, blank space But to me that's just child play It's not you who can't express your soul I'm the owner here the house, the game Swimming in the pool of money and profits With a smile I say, "I’m here to serve" But one slip and I'll lose what I don't deserve I talk to the bank with a glassy grin Planning repayments I can't begin My stomach turns, my mask stays tight This isn’t how I pictured life Wish I could live the way I feel Is all this pain the cost of being weak? I went all-in on my dream on this place Now I wonder where I lost my grace I only ever loved the thrill of the game That demon's back the maniac thrives While rake drains others he somehow survives He plays like the rules don't apply to him And I hate that I can't hate his grin My blood burns I can't back down No smile when I'm showdown-bound This time it's war, no looking away Tonight, the house is here to play I envy how he lives so wild and free But that all-in bluff? Don’t lie to me You don’t even glance at your cards, you fool Let me teach you how grown men duel This battle I will not lose Why do I keep losing? Damn, it's my casino! Too much rake? Cut me some slack. Only 10% operating profit margin. Don't be ridiculous. You slackers just play I've got mouths to feed! I play by the book, avoid every mistake But this game's a storm no rules to break Is it just bad luck, or am I to blame? The doubt eats deeper with every game I'll tear this mask and breathe again I've hit it straight, the stars align I’m all-in now I choose my fate This time I play as truly mine
