Lyin’ Eyes
City boys just seem to find out early
The world is just a nasty, lonely place.
He’ll get rich, and he won’t have to worry.
And everyone in town will know his face.
The first step is construct lots of new buildings
And every single one will bear his name.
Then he’ll ghost a book and buy casinos.
His wealth exceeded only by his fame.
No one said this process would be painless.
He’ll have to screw some folks along the way.
The world only rewards those who are ruthless
And strong enough to fight another day.
(Chorus)
You can’t trust your lyin’ eyes.
‘Cause the truth is in disguise.
I thought by now you’d realize
You can’t afford to trust your lyin’ eyes.
Wealth is not enough, so power beckons.
He’ll run to be the leader of the land.
The truth will be a casualty, I reckon.
He’ll have the base eating out of his hand.
The country’s split in two over his antics.
He lies and lies; the base just doesn’t care.
The opposition’s getting kind of frantic.
But checking facts just seems to lead nowhere.
(Repeat chorus)
Parody of “Lyin’ Eyes” by Don Henley and Glenn Frey.