The Contender

Steve Kilbey / Martin Kennedy

Appears On:

• Steve Kilbey & Martin Kennedy - Premonition K (2024), CD: Track 9 / LP: Side B, Track 3
• Steve Kilbey & Martin Kennedy - Premonition K: Ghost Songs (2024), Track 9 (Early Mix)

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Lyrics (unofficial)

Sooner or later
Back and forth
Cutting the strings that hold the things of this world in force

Determining the length of your life
Or the strength of your chi
We are beholding to the face

I go to bed a contender
But I'm a pretender

In the beginning
And in the end
Pulling the cords
Wielding a swords
It all depends

Burning your candle on both sides
Tanning your hide
We are beholding to the face

I go to bed a winner
But I'm a beginner
I go to bed a contender
I go to bed a contender

I go to bed a contender
But I'm a pretender
I go to bed a contender
But I'm a beginner