Yeah — amps to eleven! Internet got nothin’ for me… Let’s GO! Let's rock this show [GUITAR RIFF — CRUNCHY, REPEATING] [VERSE 1 — GRAHAM — FAST, STACCATO, PUNCH EVERY LINE] Staring at the cash pile, starin’ at the screen Typing in the question — what the hell d’you mean?! Search bar says “corrupt” — it means FILES ON A PAGE! Word docs and spreadsheets — man I’m trapped in a cage! Got hired to derail him, drag his virtue through the dirt But the internet’s useless — it just makes my blood boil hurt! Bob’s the golden boy, never wrong, never late Always stepping forward while the rest of us wait! He’d pick Superman, Cap, the whole damn righteous crew I’d roll with darkness — bad guys see us through! But how do I crack him? How do I chip the shine? Head straight to Billy Cheese — he’s my only lifeline! [PRE-CHORUS — BILLY — SMOOTHER, LAZY, GUITAR CLEANS UP] Billy leans back, says “Bro, don’t blow your load You can lead a horse to water — let him choose the road! Don’t shove it in his face, don’t make it feel forced Make him think it’s HIS bright idea — that’s the course!” [CHORUS — FULL BAND EXPLOSION! DISTORTION WALL] [ALL — LOUD, ANTHEMIC] CORRUPTION’S PARADISE — EDGES FRAYED AND FRAYING! YOU SPIN THE WEB BUT THE SPIDER’S DELAYING! SMILE IN HIS FACE WHILE YOU HIDE THE BLADE EVERY TRAP YOU SET GETS YOURSELF IN THE SHADE! CORRUPTION’S PARADISE — SCHEMES UNRAVEL FAST! YOU THINK YOU’RE THE HUNTER — TILL YOU’RE THE PAST! [VERSE 2 — GRAHAM — FASTER, URGENCY BUILDS] Next morning I’m suited up — collar choking tight Playing Mr Friendly — yeah I’m lying through my sight! “Bob how ya livin’? Heard about Eve — that’s CLASS!” He’s squinting at me like I’m smoking crack gas! “Need something Graham?” — Nah just shootin’ breeze! “Funny how your system died when you fell on your knees!” He’s wary, he’s watching, he’s keeping me at bay Says “Maybe for a drink sometime” — I’m not going away! Eve walks in with coffee, sunshine in her stride I step right in and I push the tide: “Come round my place tonight — eight o’clock sharp!” He hesitates, then nods — I got him in the trap! [VERSE 3 — GRAHAM — VIVID, PACE RACING] Show up at the door — he’s bang on the minute mark! I’m in vest and shorts — lookin’ like a shark! “Eight?! C’mon man that’s EARLY — don’t you know the score?!” He steps across the threshold — face drops to the floor! Stench hits like a fist — walls of women half-undressed Pizza mountains, tangled wires, chaos at its best! Hand him a beer — “Relax, make yourself at home!” He’s choking on the air but he won’t make a moan! “This looks like my old uni flat” — yeah I mapped the route! Same mess, same vibe — let the hook take root! THEN — BANG BANG BANG — KNOCKS RATTLE THE FRAME! My blood runs cold — I know exactly who’s to blame! [CANDY MAN INTERLUDE — HIS OWN RHYTHM! BOUNCY, CREEPY-CARNIVAL, SYNTH + ODD PERCUSSION] [CANDY — DEEP, SING-SONG, UNHINGED] Knock knock — who’s there?! Candy randy candy Man — sweet as sin! Pork pie hat too small, shades are fake and thin! Fur coat swishin’ — where the hell’s my shirt?! Girls on either side — yeah we come to work! [CANDY — POINTED, SHARP RHYME SCHEME] You ordered the goods, you ordered the fun Now the bill’s DOUBLE — yeah the deal’s DONE! Cheese talked, Cheese told, Cheese said you can’t be trusted So the price jumped up — and you’re the one who’s busted! [CANDY — CLOSER, MENACING, RHYTHM SPEEDS] I POKE YOUR CHEST — YOU FLY BACK HARD! I OWN THE DOOR — I HOLD THE CARD! PAY UP NOW OR THE PARTY GETS NASTY — FAST! YOU WANT THE CANDY? THEN MAKE IT LAST! [VERSE 4 — GRAHAM — PANICKED, RUSHED, GUITAR CHUGS HARDER] Bob hears the shouting, steps out from the hall Sees the scene unfolding — doesn’t wait, doesn’t call! “Nice try Graham — see ya Monday!” — he’s gone in a flash! Down the street, no look back — he’s escaped the crash! Left me at the door with the bill and the heat Candy’s breathing down my neck — yeah I’m beat complete! [BRIDGE — GRAHAM — SLOWER, DEFEATED, DISTORTION FADES] Night dissolves to chaos — cash gone, plan in flames Tried to play the pimp — ended up the lames! Girls are gone, Candy’s gone — punched me in the gut Nose drips red on the carpet — yeah I took the cut! Roll a mellow yellow — suddenly it’s clear Everybody’s lovely — nothing here to fear! Bob walked through the fire and didn’t even blink Left me holding nothing but a stinking sink! Plan A’s ash now — Plan B’s on the shelf But tonight I’m just a fool who outsmarted himself… [CHORUS — DOUBLE TIME, FULL BAND, MAX DISTORTION] CORRUPTION’S PARADISE — EDGES FRAYED AND FRAYING! YOU SPIN THE WEB BUT THE SPIDER’S DELAYING! SMILE IN HIS FACE WHILE YOU HIDE THE BLADE EVERY TRAP YOU SET GETS YOURSELF IN THE SHADE! CORRUPTION’S PARADISE — SCHEMES UNRAVEL FAST! YOU THINK YOU’RE THE HUNTER — TILL YOU’RE THE PAST! [OUTRO — GUITAR FEEDBACK FADES, ] Plan B…I got one of those. I’ll see you soon Bob…
