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Zero Sum City Lyrics by Hey, King!

2013

All right!

Has anybody told you 'bout the town?
The southern town where everybody prays
No, I'm not talkin' 'bout no Bible belt, no southern Parish, no small time run-about

This is a place where everybody walks with their fingers crossed
And their crosses tied against their necks
This is a place that sells out on rosary beads
Clasped hands and psychically they're wrestling the air on every street

Have I ever told you 'bout the city?
The city where everybody prays
Have I ever told you 'bout zero sum city?
The city of zero sum [?]

Well, the person to your left is prayin' to God that you'll forget and just give up your space
And the person to your right is on their knees prayin' half the night, "oh, let them not forget my name"
And if you stay here long enough there is a chance that you could touch the lips of the divine
And see the lights
Rising up, rising up, rising up
From behind, oh oh oh oh

Has anybody told you 'bout the town?
Where everything you think you want is close enough to make your mouth water
Has anybody told you 'bout the place?
Where everything you think you need is far enough away to make you bleed

It'll put aches in your stomach, it'll put stars in your eyes
And if you don't keep an eye on your thoughts, your soul might be compromised

Cuz the person to your left is prayin' to God that you'll forget and just give up your space
And the person to your right is on their knees prayin' half the night "oh, let them not forget my name"
And if you sing it loud enough, there is a chance that you could touch the lips of the divine
And see the light
Rising up, rising up, rising up, rising
Behind the Hollywood sign, oh oh oh oh

Have I ever told you 'bout the city?
The city where everybody prays
Have I ever told you 'bout zero sum city?
The city of zero sum [?]

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Hey, King!

Hey, King!

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