from The Man Forgotten by Ian Marquis
Poster Child is about the tenancy of people to abuse those who offer the most of themselves - to ask more than is necessary, and to stand back and watch, rather than take action, knowing that someone else will take care of the problem. Basically, it's about human nature.
lyrics
Salutations are in order
That much is so clear
Your heart is bigger than the rest
So won't you tell me, dear
What's your name, your number?
We know how much you care
A thousands mouths, as many fingers
Tugging at your hair
Spit out
Chew in
Molar bites
Through thick and thin, yeah
You give, and you gave
Sold yourself
Somebody's slave, oh
Spit out
Suck in
Everybody loves a grin, yeah
You give
You gave
The very thing you meant to save
I know your hands are weary
There's so much more to do
There are so many people
Who are far worse off than you
Please stay another hour
Or just another dime
A thousands mouths, as many fingers
Don't you have the time?
Spit out
Chew in
Molar bites
Through thick and thin, yeah
You give, and you gave
Sold yourself
Somebody's slave, oh
Spit out
Suck in
Everybody loves a grin, yeah
You give
You gave
The very thing you meant to save
Just another dime
credits
from The Man Forgotten, released 07 August 2011
All by Ian Marquis