The Hand

Lyrics are wrong. Corrected lyrics as follows, from the book:

I get a rise out of people who come in walkin' sideways I have to ask 'em nicely What do I get from the hand With an empty platter, exactly?

Proactive, not reactive

Smiling teeth in a laughing mouth is Subtlety for two Say you want a little Say you want a little

'Cause now you think the world is mine But is there anything for you? Say you want a little Say you want a little

I realize your position is phony While you try to guide me There's something wrong with my way Offer up the world to me On an empty platter, exactly.

Proactive, not reactive

All this muck and more walking All the black and blue Say you want a little Say you want a little

'Cause I've been taken for a ride and now it's Comin' back to you. Say you want a little say you want a little

Proactive, not reactive.

Smiling teeth in a laughing mouth is Subtlety for two Say you want a little Say you want a little

All this muck and mire walking All the black and blue Say you want a little Say you want a little

What do I get from the hand With an empty platter, exactly?