Sideman

He won't but then again, he might Changes colour overnight Agrees with everything you say Just as long as he gets paid He's the sideman The sideman Watch your back, man He's at your side, man A smiling face for every place Politesse and mannered grace Acting out his chosen role Never let him get too close He's the sideman The sideman Watch your back, man He's at your side, man Nothingness behind his eyes Always centred on the prize Snide behind the winning smile Always goes the extra mile He's the sideman The sideman Watch your back, man He's at your side, man Blind ambition, empty words Platitudes so well rehearsed A perfect dinner guest, I'm told A liar with the plastic soul He's the sideman The sideman Watch your back, man He's at your side, man He's the sideman The sideman Watch your back, man He's at your side, man He's the sideman The sideman Watch your back, man He's at your side, man Sideman, la-la-la, la Sideman, la-la-la, la Sideman (watch out, he comes again) La-la-la (just know how to be your friend) Sideman (always has to call your name) La-la-la (he's the one you'll attain) (Sideman) sideman (He's on your side, man) la-la-la, la (Watch your back, man) sideman (He's the sideman) la-la-la, la