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You're a Star

from Buyer's Remorse by Justin Baker

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No matter how loud we yelled
At the screen we knew she wouldn’t — survive the scene
And who would have guessed that her short bloody dress would get auctioned

And who’s that fashioning a cross
In the corner while the extras — waltz to stir the slaughter?
Shouldn’t somebody tell them that we’re all just victims here, ohh yeah

Ahh — the horror
Ahh — the holy and the dumb
You’re a star now, baby
Smile for everyone

Under all that gold she wears
She’s canvass thick with makeup — the seraph of the war
The violence and envy we stash behind each noble gesture

And who’s that man in a mask
Walking slowly out of rhythm — a shrouded refugee?
Shouldn’t somebody tell him that we’re all just victims here, ohh yeah

Ahh — the horror
Ahh — the holy and the dumb
You’re a star now, baby
Smile for everyone

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from Buyer's Remorse, released November 1, 2021

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Justin Baker Baltimore, Maryland

A bookish songster for the wayfaring stranger, Justin Baker writes songs that revel in ambiguity, songs that examine the morbid and metaphysical. Jonathan Smith of Americana UK called Baker an "American wordsmith" and an artist whose "highly literate lyrics" are "wrapped in music whose primary purpose is to serve the words." Baker's songs are the kind that get deeper with each and every listen. ... more

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