Oh, no, no, ooo! [Verse 1] There when needed to lend a hand Always remembers just where to stand Knows the essential info and the face, the name Places them in the centre of the frame Knows their audience, knows what to say Turns a little spark into a blaze Someone has something complementary Well, that’s just the basics, it’s elementary Oh, no, no, ooo! [Verse 2] Always ready with personal advice Already knows the asking price Never misses an opportunity To pressure them into acts of loyalty Every favour has witnesses Every kindness leaves an unwritten debt But things will eventually become uncomfortable If the standards of the agreement are not met [Chorus] “I’m the one they’re talking about The one they couldn’t do without I built the walls, I’ve held the crown I keep this whole thing from going down Look what I’ve done, look what I’ve made Look how they gather in my shade Raise up the glass, let everybody see There’d be nothing here without me” Oh, no, no, ooo! [Verse 3] Behind the smile, in a private place Their true nature has a different face A critic of all, you’ll pay the cost Spins you round, makes you feel lost Every doubt becomes a betrayal Those who won’t play their role will fail Every boundary becomes an attack Those who leave are never welcomed back [Chorus] “I’m the one they’re talking about The one they couldn’t do without I built the walls, I’ve held the crown I keep this whole thing from going down Look what I’ve done, look what I’ve made Look how they gather in my shade Raise up the glass, let everybody see They’d be nothing here without me” [Bridge] All that praise and attention sure adds up But, for you, it’s never really been enough When no one answers when you send out a call It’s because- You’ve received your payment in full! [Instrumental with slow build guitar solo] [introduce 2nd harmonising lead guitar] [Final Chorus] “I’m the one they’re talking about The one they couldn’t do without I built the walls, I’ve held the crown I keep this whole thing from going down Look what I’ve done, look what I’ve made Look how they gather in my shade Raise up the glass, let everybody see There’d be nothing here without me” [Double Chorus -more grandiose] “I am the reason, Its because of my presence It’s continuation is mine, in essence Without my voice, without my will Watch how quickly everything stands still Kneel if you must, remember your place I gave you a choice, a considered space When I’ve left, you’ll finally see How much these people depended on me” [Outro] “There’d be nothing here without me… Nothing here… Without me.” Oh, no, no, ooo! Oh, no, no, ooo!
