Clues To a Poor Man's Briefcase

— The Ring Bearer

"**Clues To a Poor Man's Briefcase**" (also spelled as "**Clues To a *Poorman's* Briefcase**") is the eighth episode in the series *Criminal Idol* by Static-P of Black Static and Swerve. It was initially released on February 2, 2018 before being publicly released on March 26, 2018.

This episode tells the story of The Ring Bearer who is grateful to their father for what he had done and wishes for anyone that reads their letter to cherish the bond that they have with their loved ones. They left a briefcase and a note telling their story which is found by the Star Blush Girls and Meteor.

## Lyrics

\*Gasp\*

There's a note on the floor with a briefcase.

Note is fused to the boards from its old age.

Briefcase is locked.

Contents: Unknown.

They wrote:

My daddy, daddy was a good, good gentleman

This alley, alley was our home home without a bed.

Homeless ain't nu'in child.

Rich are the hearts that smile.

I try to be the perfect child

but it's hard to be.

Life is often wild

and the kids are mean.

We still bathe twice a month!

Don't call me greasy!

This heart that you gave me

is strong enough.

This path that you paved for me

has made me tough.

I hope you forgave me

for all my doubts.

This life you've made

is worth the ups and downs.

One more time for the sake of God.

I swear I'll give the best I've got.

I won't let things keep me down. (Oh no~ No.)

One more time for the sake of love.

I know that I am strong enough.

This life, this soul, was made for good, for good. (Yeah.)

I still remember taking showers

in the bathrooms at school.

Sorry about the mess.

Also, thank you for the sink.

He offered you a job that day,

did you know his face?

Did you know that we

would become like slaves?

Slaves to the mafia.

This place ain't good for ya.

Remember when you bought those rings

for you and me?

I won't forget

what they mean.

How you'd signal to show

your sympathy.

This heart that you gave me

is strong enough.

This path that you paved for me

has made me tough.

I hope you forgave me

for all my doubts.

This life you've made

is worth the ups and downs.

One more time for the sake of God.

I swear I'll give the best I've got.

I won't let things keep me down. (Oh no~ No.)

One more time for the sake of love.

I know that I am strong enough.

This life, this soul, was made for good, for good.

One more time for the sake of God.

I swear I'll give the best I've got.

I won't let things keep me down. (Oh no~ No.)

One more time for the sake of love.

I know that I am strong enough.

This life, this soul, was made for good.

I remember some nights

in the uproar

of their little gang fights

you would comfort me

with protection.

Father thank you.

I remember one night,

when the boss came,

you were told to fight (right?)

for the agency

so you left me

but you flashed your ring.

Never turned to look back

but you knew that

I was still behind (yeah?)

as your right hand

would be signaling

in secrecy.

You led me to the front line

of the battle.

We were losing big time

yet you cackled

as we walked right past

to freedom, at last.

Sometimes life can be pretty hard,

So to the ones that find this note:

The code to the briefcase is

the name of what lies inside.

It is a symbol of unity, friendship, and shared lives.

It is a reminder to be understanding, to trust, and to forgive.

Please only take as many as you need

and return the clues back to their former locations.

Sincerely, The Ring Bearer.

One more time for the sake of God.

I swear I'll give the best I've got.

I won't let things keep me down. (Oh no~ No.)

One more time for the sake of love.

I know that I am strong enough.

This life, this soul, was made for good, for good. (Yeah.)

## External link

* Song download
* Instrumental version