Alienation’s trending big time.
\nThe bad boy’s in his house of glass,
\nthrowing shit at everything he sees.
\nWhat is the problem, buddy?
\nYou’re the king. And the joker.
\nEvery night he’s got to use the poker.
\nHe’s got the ego of a warship.
\nThe Oh No La Gay !
\nAtomic strength ticked tax.
\nHe’s dreaming up new facts
\nfor his attacks. He wants us all
\nto wash his windows for chump change.
\nBut, buddy, we have breaking news for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Alienation’s trending big time. The bad boy’s in his house of glass, throwing shit at everything he sees. What is the problem, buddy? You’re the king. And the joker. Every night he’s got to use the poker. He’s got the ego of a warship. The Oh No La Gay ! Atomic strength ticked tax. 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