She goes desk to desk, teacher stalks with intent That beast it smells food or some books unapproved Some works run afoul of what she allows Big reveal band-aid peeled and the teacher is you Our connection to a thing as good as any wedding ring It binds and it's for life and weathers any storm that it invites We're married by experience to what we love, we'll never lose it Orders from above but you don't have to choose them These friends check your mail Your thoughts, your hair Your depth And your step These friends check your record Your phone, your bank card Your eyesight And your hemline These friends police your views Intent and mood They sure do a lot What can these people do for you? ♪ These friends they kill Your goals, your drive Drag you down To where they thrive These friends they will Contort and bend To condemn Your life's work These friends, they still won't admit What they miss They have nothing And they'll share it What can these people do for you?