A shadow within shadows
Uncounted nights of sleaze
A pointed, broken arrow
To sting, to hurt, to please

A mask within masks
Pathetic and bitter
Black leather's in to last
Shining eyes lead to glitter

I'm the boy who can enjoy invisibility
I'm the boy who can enjoy invisibility
I'm the boy, a see-through toy that no-one else can see

A soul within souls
Weakened from the fear
A blade, a look, that's all
Takes two to get that near

A man within manhood
Back room without a view
White nights long, black nights good
Wounded knees for Soldier Blue

I'm the boy who can enjoy invisibility
I'm the boy who can enjoy invisibility
I'm the boy, a see-through toy that no-one else can see

A hooker amongst the whores
On a rough ride to hell
Where the big boys play ball
While angels won't tell

I'm the boy who can enjoy invisibility
I'm the boy who can enjoy invisibility
I'm the boy who can enjoy invisibility
I'm the boy, a see-through toy that no-one else can see


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Boy Toy (I'm the Boy) Lyrics as written by Chad James Elliott Alvin Germaine West

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    turning up song

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