Love comes disguised as a rose
Serving a scent for the sake of my nose
"O no, it's a trick" i suppose
"You'd have my heart, leave my corpse to the crows"
Then you reveal your luxurious curls
I have insulted an innocent girl
O my mistrust is the bitterest grape
O she was just sh-sh-shifting her shape
Then you transform like a true horse of Troy
I'm only trying to be as in boy
O how i cussed when you cast off your cape
O she was just sh-sh-shifting her shape
Now, love, i got my desserts
Carnage was cruel but this karma's much worse
O no, i'll pay the whole purse
If i can convince you to cancel your curse
O what i must do to fix my mistake!
O she was just sh-sh-shifting her shape
I cannot offer you much on this Earth
But i'm on your side for whatever it's worth
Released in 2001, “The Convincer” is a gentle gem in the Nick Lowe catalog; an anniversary edition provides opportunity for rediscovery. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 20, 2021
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