Checkmate Lyrics

talk about a never-ender
towed along against the weeds
and dredging shallows
this could be the worst deal ever
say it like you mean it
I will not be defeated
we're on the bus
on the street
on the beach
they're looking back
you're watching over me

with groceries
and coffee beans
the dishes clean
I rinse repeat
until the ghosts swallow the daylight

the circles carve ruts
so deep around the city
it might fall into the earth
talk about a never-ender
towed along against the weeds
and dredging shallows
this could be the worst deal ever
say it like you mean it
I will not be defeated

on the one hand
there's a thorn in
my side digging in
at every step of the way
and on the other hand
I wanna rip myself in half and seize the day
with the grey skies breaking away
and sunlight on my face
now the grey skies are breaking away
the sunlight's shining on me

talk about a never-ender
towed along against the weeds
and dredging shallows
this could be the worst deal ever
might as well repeat it
I will not be defeated

will not be defeated (3x)

talk about a never-ender
say it like you mean it
I will not be defeated