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Last Place Man

from Wading in the Lesser Middle by Tom Alter

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You tell me that the man you love
Tells it like it is.
Tells you what you need for your own good.
And you tell me that it's dog eat dog
In this world we live in.
Build your own fire or end up in the cold.
And if that's what it takes to earn your admiration,
I'm glad to say that I'm a last place man.

I've heard you ask who can say who's heroes and who's sinners?
A loser is just one who doesn't get her way.
And in the end the history books are written by the winners.
The once who's right is the one who wins the day.

Others have their dreams that you don't have to shatter.
Others do not have to fail for you to climb your ladder.
And if that's what it takes to earn your admiration,
I'm glad to say that I'm a last place man.

Fight and scrape and gather up everything you can.
It's often said that nice guys finish last.
And if your lines are blurred because that's benefiting you,
I'm glad to say that I will take a pass.
And if that's what it takes to earn your admiration,
I'm glad to say that I'm a last place man.
But if that's what it takes to earn that reputation,
I'm glad to say that I'm a last place man.

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from Wading in the Lesser Middle, released May 1, 2020
Written and performed by Tom Alter

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Tom Alter Detroit, Michigan

Tom Alter is a singer-songwriter based in Detroit. The influences of jazz, folk, pop, and Latin genres are found in his original compositions. Tom's lyrics mix world events with the affect on his personal ideals. He has released 3 EPs and 2 albums since 2019. His work can be found on digital and streaming music platforms. He is also a member of the duo After Blue.
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