Manipulation tactics: used by those with something to gain from you

Just a bunch of theatrics used to get your own way on any given day

Choose your words wisely for that reaction that you so desperately seek

And say a bunch of shit you don’t really mean as a way to trick those who you see as weak

It’s nothing new to me

It’s fucking plain to see

Friendships only used as a way to gain social capital every single day

With your cover now blown and your true intent showing

And the way you make yourself seem all-knowing

The way that you put yourself first: guaranteed to only cause pain

So the next time you think you’re going undetected

Just know that you’re going to get what’s expected

Lie to me

It’s my burden to bear

Fuck with me

Cry to me