Paolo Nutini - Tricks Of The Trade lyrics

Was it love or recognition that
Has healed this man's condition?
Oh, I'm hoping and I'm wishing that
This bird won't fly away
And we can see life hand in hand
The green, the blue, the rock, the sand
And in our time and in our land
We'll savour every day

Oh how our glory may fade
Fade, well at least we've learned
Some things along the way

Oh you took me from my bubble
Knowing my defense was weak
And you sat there and you listened
Anytime I chose to speak

Oh, and you gathered from my pleas to
You that I am but a clown
No fear only a hero can
Defeat these demons now

And oh how our glory may fade
Baby, well at least we've learned
Some tricks of the trade

And as time shall inevitably move on
Well at least we'll have four strong legs to
Stand on - to keep us alive