The Taker!

1 week ago by @markfulwider

The Taker!

markfulwider

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Liner Notes

UPDATE Feb 16, 2025: Fleshed this one out a bit more! I think it's actually going somewhere now! Mix updated...Also changed some of the lyrics around as well...I will update them as well.

This is based on a true story, but we will leave out any REAL names. I had an experience where someone that was recommended to me by an organization that I trust ended up being a total crook and is currently in jail for his crimes and likely will be for quite some time. Not only did this person take from me, but many other innocent folks as well. I have forgiven him and am not mad anymore. I actually feel sorry for him as he really doesn’t seem to think he did anything wrong! He is one confused fella. Life and people are interesting.

Had a bit of help with this one! @greengrassgirl gave me some really fantastic advice on this one and then I also enlisted the help of chatGPT which was actually quite helpful with lyrical ideas! #guywithguitar #rock #altrock

Lyrics

v1
He greets you with a golden grin,
A voice so smooth he'll pull you in.
He takes your "gift"...a little sleight of hand,
And leaves you hollow where you stand. He’s gonna leave you hollow where you stand.

V2
I wonder now if your new "friend"
Is really that?
Well he smiled and said, "Now don’t you see?
I’ll gladly lighten your load for free!"

C
He stole your trust, he stole your gold,
Left ya empty, broke, and cold!
A smiling face, a lying snake—
Yeah He's The Taker, defiant and bold!

V3
They showed the tapes of his dirty crimes,
Judge laid down some heavy fines.
But with a grin, he took the stand,
Said, “ I Only took what was mine.” He said I only took what was rightfully mine!

Br
His numbers never matched the books,
And he can't hide the hands that took.
The vaults ran dry, the truth ran wild,
The watchdogs howled, and the thief reviled.

Lead Guitar

Chorus x2

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