Clowns in the Driver’s Seat

from Fortune Favors by Bob Gentry

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I still know a trick or two
But nothing's up my sleeve it's true
What you see's not what you get

A sleight of hand distracting you
A Peter Pan pretending to
Fly away so you'll forget
And in this magic show, I haven't vanished yet

There's nothing in my hat you see
But watch me set the rabbit free
Watch me saw the girl in half

Catch a bullet in my teeth
Make Human Cannonballs of me
Up on a wire without a net
And in this three-ring show, gotta keep em coming back

All smoke and wires you see
Out in this circus scene
Fools always have your back
But there's clowns in the driver's seat
Passengers half-asleep
See what they want, while you distort the facts

The more you're acting like a fool
The more they love and cherish you
The more I just don't understand

The wizard says a word or two
He must have cast a spell on you
Hypnotized into the plan
And even if it's poison now, they'll eat it off your hand

All smoke and wires you see
Out in this circus scene
Fools always have your back
But there's clowns in the driver's seat
Passengers half-asleep
See what they want, while you distort the facts

Well the story's just not true
And it's always been fake news

All smoke and wires you see
Out in this circus scene
Fools always have your back
But there's clowns in the driver's seat
Passengers half-asleep
See what they want, while you distort the facts

While you distort the facts
While you distort the facts

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from Fortune Favors, released September 10, 2021

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Bob Gentry Palm Springs, California

Singer-songwriter Bob Gentry had nearly given up on his music career. After several big starts and stops, Gentry moved from Los Angeles to Palm Springs with the intent of starting fresh. Enter Blue Élan Records co-founder, Kirk Pasich, who stumbled upon Gentry’s music. His newly recorded EP, Back on the Horse showcases Bob's songwriting depth and proves his career is ready to blossom once more. ... more

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