I'm Just A Civilian

from Instructions For Chess by Tollbooth

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My brain's consumed by the numbers once again
Connectivity crumbling too soon and then
The proper plans always fall to your bin
I'm just a civilian at the incorporation

They need to come up with something on the spot
Conquistadors stab you with a splotch
Ever something coming through and then

New hires walking through the door
Each by noon to bring
Perspective applications, thinking big

They're wondering bout everything was missed
Know it's futile, looking grim
They don't wanna step away just yet
One more week could do the trick

I'm just a civilian at the incorporation
I'm just a civilian at the incorporation
I'm just a civilian at the incorporation

My brain's consumed by the numbers once again
Connectivity crumbling too soon and then
The proper plans always fall to your bin

When your mind is full of storms
And your vision sets your luck
The skies above are looking rough
Don't send your letter it might rust

I'm just a civilian at the incorporation
I'm just a civilian at the incorporation
I'm just a civilian at the incorporation

My brain's consumed by the numbers once again
Connectivity crumbling too soon and then
The proper plans always fall to your bin

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from Instructions For Chess, released February 29, 2024

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