House of Cards

from Happy Madness by Frenchy and the Punk

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Eight o'clock, on the dot 
The guests arrive
right on time 
Champignons and Pinot Noir
 It's a soiree at the House of Cards. 

Sideways glance
hushed romance 
Secret signs
pinched behinds 
Rendez-vous
entre nous 
There's intrigue at the House of Cards

  But beware, beware
 to whom you dare 
entrust your secrets 
keep the cat in the bag...
at the House of Cards

  Cheeky conversations
 Lengthy explanations 
Innuendos abound  
at dinner in the House of Cards 

Jalousies run rampant
 Sarcasm flows like wine 
Tongues more slippery than satin
 It's dessert at the House of Cards  

Beware, beware
 to whom you dare 
entrust your secrets 
keep the cat in the bag...
in the House of Cards

  Poison in the Cabernet 
A woman's life
fallen prey
 Poirot could surely help reveal 
the villain in the House of Cards  

It's a classic whodunnit 
a case for Scotland Yard 
Edward Gorey would have drawn it 
that dastardly villain in the House of Cards

  Everybody's pointing fingers
 The butler's at large 
Clouseau can't find his notebook
 and Sherlock Holmes, well... he's just high!  

Beware, beware 
to whom you declare 
your confidentialities
don't reveal your hand

  Take care, take care
 Lest you fare
as an unsuspecting casualty
in the games they play
 lest you fall prey
 in the House of Cards

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from Happy Madness, released July 5, 2010

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Frenchy and the Punk New Paltz, New York

Through their unmistakable blend of influences from post-punk, dark folk to new wave, goth & punk cabaret, FnP have forged their own distinct path since 2005, touring the US & Europe.
French-born Stephenson sings w/ a gothy heft & authority. Former punk bassist turned guitarist, live looping master Helland weaves his spidery electro/acoustic guitar noir riffage to perfectly complement Stephenson. ... more

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