out with the old in with the new

over prepared to the point of numbness

i suppose life is a stage and im the actress.

putting on the show, singing along

bullshitting the fuck out of every song.

corsets keep my insides in

powder my cheeks, keep the house dim.

delivering every line

in perfect time.

the monologue means nothing to me.

the perfect facade,

the audience applauds.

they all are fooled,

ive fulfilled the rule.

enjoy the moment

moment in the sun

because backstage

it all comes undone.

"put on a happy voice for me"

dont break the rules.

dont let them see.

put honesty second,

force product first.

be just what we ask of you,

perform as rehearsed.

carry the world atop your shoulders

you musnt waver

under the boulder.

you musnt break

no, not again

you must keep it in

you must pretend.

you cant let them view

dont let them see though.

you must hide

the train wreck inside.

they blame themselves

for the pain self inflicted

you must be strong

at least as depicted.

theyve got enough

enough on their plate

no need to need to complain

no need to translate.

so put on your costume

pin up your hair

apply your make up

but your feelings elsewhere.

all you can do is tell the ultimate lie.

the best you can do i just to deny.

go lights, go music

take a deep breath

fake it thorough this.

I better be quiet now
I'm tired of wasting my breath
Carrying on, getting upset

Wish I knew what you were doing
Why you want to do it this way
So I can't go the distance
I got a long way to go
I'm getting further away