Ace Up My Sleeve

Stack the deck against me and
I’ll  cut it every time
Strike  a match intently and
I’ll set it to your pride
If you don’t want the credit
Then  I’ll fall for the crime
You’ve  yet to serve a riddle
I can’t solve with a rhyme

You  best damn believe you better finish the job
Next time you swing for me
Cause’ I welcome all the misery your doubt in me brings
I bet you never thought you’d be the ace up my sleeve

Turn  your back in silence
Smile, it’s cool to walk away
That’s okay I fill my plate
With stories of betrayal
While you stand there laughing
Wearing shirts that say my name
If I’m gonna die inside these half truths
Let me help you dig my grave

You best damn believe you better finish the job
Next time you swing for me
Cause’ I welcome all the misery your doubt in me brings
I bet you never thought you’d be the ace up my sleeve

And I just thought you oughta know
The innocence inside me is all
This world ever stole
So, I’ll flip the script until I get from you
Exactly what I need
I bet you never thought you’d be the ace up my sleeve

I bet next time you’ll think to put your money on me
Instead of postering the walls with all my insecurities
I’ve learned how to live life lonely
I’ve learned how to Rest In Peace so
Send my world up in flames and watch it burn if you please
I’ll let these open wounds fill the room until we’re both drowning
And that’s just in case you ever thought you’d take another shot at me