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