Don't Fall For It

[Verse 1] He’s got tiger-stripe ties and a peppermint smile Claims he’s sailed every sea Every continent mile But his suitcase is empty Just a mirror inside He’ll sell you your own face All polished with pride [Pre-Chorus] He paints the clouds in candy gloss Says “Trust me love I’m the boss” But every trick’s a secondhand bit Don’t fall for it [Chorus] Don’t fall for it Don’t drink that tea He’ll stir your mind Then call it free He’ll spin you ‘round in a paper crown Then tell you which way’s up Which way is down Don’t fall for it My little star Keep your map Don’t hand your heart When they draw the world so neat and fit Don’t fall for it [Verse 2] He’ll promise you roses that bloom overnight Posters on brick walls All painted in white He’ll whisper the headlines before they are news Teach you which questions You’re allowed to choose [Pre-Chorus] He’ll count to ten Then choose your fears Say “Darling I’ve got all your answers here” But every script is just a tighter knit Don’t fall for it [Chorus] Don’t fall for it Don’t drink that tea He’ll stir your mind Then call it free He’ll spin you ‘round in a paper crown Then tell you which way’s up Which way is down Don’t fall for it My little star Keep your map Don’t hand your heart When they draw the world so neat and fit Don’t fall for it [Bridge] When the marching bands all play one tune (hey!) And they promise you the moon Read the fine print in the sky Ask who’s teaching you to cry [Chorus] Don’t fall for it Don’t drink that tea He’ll stir your mind Then call it free He’ll spin you ‘round in a paper crown Then tell you which way’s up Which way is down Don’t fall for it My little star Keep your map Don’t hand your heart When their painted paths all seem legit Don’t fall for it (don’t fall, don’t fall) Don’t fall for it