I told you before that this is the end
you`ll never work in this town again
jamais
you think you know me that`s your trouble
never fall in love with a body double
jamais
i stick to the script and i go with the plan
and frankly my dear i never gave a damn
jamais
never even scratched the surface
though you`re picking through my bones
it`s the performance of a lifetime
it`s my only starring role
your leading lady needs direction
your leading lady sleeps alone
you got the surface and substance confused
don`t believe what you read in those interviews
jamais
i can act like i`m dumb i can act like i`m clever
you thought that was me oh well i never
jamais
so just what is real and just what is fake
well in life you never get to do a second take
jamais
never even scratched the surface
though you`re picking through my bones
though the names and dates are altered
the story`s still my own
the performance of a lifetime
my only starring role
in a cast of many thousands
no one`s essential to the plot
every extra every superstar
must now vacate the lot
in the performance of a lifetime
i make the final cut