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Written and composed by G'Ra Asim
Arranged and performed by Back Talk

4. Figures

Though I’ve long since been a goner
I won’t say that I’m sweet on her
Just the same, my trembling hands will tattle

See, her bones are thin and brittle
And her frame could be called little
But my girl is anything but fragile

How could so coy a boy
Ever curl a girl like you
‘Round his finger
Except to write the words
That’ll make me hers
In a song I could sing her?
Doesn’t that figure?

All my tricks don’t seem to charm her
Find no chips inside that armor
Tasha’s smile says “let’s just keep it casual.”

But it’s hard to stop the sizzle
With my hand around her middle
My head and heart are always in a battle

I could take her hand
And cover it in mine
And make her understand
That I wonder all the time

How could so coy a boy
Ever curl a girl like you
‘Round his finger
Except to play the blues
Like she’s put me through
The ringer?
Hook, line and sinker

And she’s sitting there so lovely
Parting fools from their money
‘Cause a kiss is just her way of saying hi

It always struck me funny:
There’s such vinegar to honey
But she catches her fair share of barflies

And it happens with a sigh
When I steal a glance, my belle
Oh, apple of my eye
I’ll play William Tell

How could so coy a boy
Ever curl a girl like you
‘Round his finger
Except to write the words
That’ll make me hers
In a song I could sing her?
Well, how do you figure?

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from Go Off, released May 17, 2014

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