Puppet Master

Behind the scenes I pull every thread Setting the stage every word they've said I play the part smiling sweet and kind But it's all for me I control their minds No price too high no cost too steep I'll use them all my secrets I'll keep I twist their thoughts I bend their will They're pawns in my game a thrill to fulfill People start to notice they're seeing through Realizing my power what I try to do They pull away slipping out of my grasp Starting to escape from my cold tight clasp They say I should change find a new way But empathy's weak—it just leads you astray I'm the puppet master pulling the strings They dance to my tune the power it brings Ruthless and cunning no one's safe I'll take it all they'll wonder why Isolation grows as they drift away But I've come too far to change my way New faces will fall new puppets to find I'll hone my craft leave the weak behind Their pity means nothing their words don't sting I'll rise again stronger with no strings It's not personal just part of my game Focused on victory craving the fame They think they're free think they're wise But I'll rise again fueled by their cries I'm the puppet master pulling the strings They dance to my tune the power it brings Ruthless and cunning no one's safe I'll take it all they'll wonder why Empathy's chains they won't hold me down I'll build my empire I'll wear the crown In my world the ruthless hold sway The strong survive the weak decay I'm the puppet master pulling the strings They dance to my tune the power it brings Ruthless and cunning no one's safe I'll take it all they'll wonder why