You said it’s hard for you to say
Why don’t you try it anyways
I think it’s helpful for us both
And when the words come pouring down
You still can’t get them out your mouth
So we just sit and fill the frame
I know I’m far from what you need
I’m trying to fill the gaps I’ve seen
Before they grow and make a hole
One that neither you or I could fix or fill
And if we tried, It’d take us both to live inside
You said I still don’t understand
The deck’s been stacked it’s in your hands
The cards are pressed against your chest
And if it’s me or someone else
I think transparency could help
And they could fill in all the rest
If everyone’s in the same place then how come you’re so far away
And what’s it take to get to you?
I still don’t wanna figure out
Exactly what it is about you I can’t get my head around
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