The Charlatan

from Awed, Aware, and Alive by Sophie J. Posey

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lyrics

Oh there he is, the Charlatan known for his cool
Posturin' so smoothly, arms sprawled like he’s been doing
This since the day he was born.
He sits in his room, large as his smile
And his lies
His sheep flock to him, they see no wrong in him
They adore Tony DuFontaine.

His jacket’s mottled, with rips and tears to give him creds
They lap it up so quick, relieved he’s just like them
Because he thinks he knows everything.

He’s the pied piper of lies
Come from a podunk town
No one knows what he truly wants
Besides giving prophecies of hope and wit
In exchange for money.

Every so often, the charlatan shows his soft side
When he goes out for a stroll in the vulnerable town
In his saffron perfumed jacket he saves some leftovers for the birds
And the homeless.
With animals and the unfortunate he is himself with no trappings
He is a raw shadow of his persona.
Some nights he’s seen in the dusky shadow of twilight
Cleaning up the carcasses of roadkill.

Every so often he is caught actually caring
Yes he seems to care for someone other than his own money god.

Oh there he is, the Charlatan known for his cool
Posturin' so smoothly, arms sprawled like he’s been doing
This since the day he was born.
He sits in his room, large as his smile
And his lies
His sheep flock to him, they see no wrong in him
They adore Tony DuFontaine.

So when he’s never seen again in the town
And no amount of searching or private investigating
Can turn him up, oh what to do?

He’s left his flock so dependent on his falsehoods
Predictions of an epicness that they truly won’t gain
Because their life choices are too vain.

He’s left them all bereft, and I must admit he shall be missed.
The Charlatan

credits

from Awed, Aware, and Alive, released May 31, 2019
Sophie J. Posey - vocals, horns, lyrics
Charlie Pinedo - arranger piano
Chris Uminski - bass and drums

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about

Sophie J. Posey France

She is a Rollins College alumna.
Sophie has been playing the piano for 16 years. Classically trained, she studied other musical genres, including jazz, world, folk and rock music. Sophie is a versatile composer. In the past, she has worked on multiple projects for clients, including short films and youtube videos.
Sophie has published her musical works in various magazines. ... more