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