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