(mastermind, your design)
(I am blind, far behind)

manipulate (mastermind)
manipulate (your design)

you tell just half the truth
you're pulling strings and pushing buttons
wheels are turning in your head
I know that you are up to something
in your mind a plan is hatching
behind your innocent disguise
you know I'm onto you
so you won't look me in the eyes

(manipulate) you are a mastermind
(manipulate) it's all by your design
(manipulate) you think that I am blind
(manipulate) but I'm not far behind

you know just what you want
you know just how to get it
you are far too devious
you're clever though, I must admit it
you've got that killer instinct
you do what must be done
you've got your own agenda
you're looking out for number one

(mastermind)
you are a mastermind (manipulate)
(your design)
it's all by your design (manipulate)
(I am blind)
you think that I am blind (manipulate)
(far behind)
but I'm not far behind

I'm not perfect, I've done it too
but not nearly as much as you
as much as you

(manipulate) you are a mastermind
(manipulate) it's all by your design
(manipulate) you think that I am blind
(manipulate) but I'm not far behind
(manipulate)

(mastermind, your design)
(I am blind, far behind)
(2x)