Anatomy of an actor
The part you're born to play
The scenes you have to memorize
The words you have to say
Wear the mask that they give you
Play the role so well
Lose yourself to convince them
No one could ever tell
Get into your costume and don't forget your lines
Give them all the show they want, it's why they're here tonight
But after everyone goes home, you find yourself alone
Can you remember how to be yourself?
Nothing's left when the actor's gone
(Nothing's left when the actor's gone)
The audience is in shadows
The lights are in your eyes
The character devours you til' there's nothing left inside
It's all you have been given
It's all you'll ever know
Forgotten is the real you, now give them all a show
Get into your costume and don't forget your lines
Give them all the show they want, it's why they're here tonight
But after all the curtains drop and everyone goes home
Can you remember how to be yourself?
Nothing's left when the actor's gone
Nothing's left when the actor's gone
Get into your costume and don't forget your lines
Give them all the show they want, it's why they're here tonight
But after everyone goes home, you find yourself alone
Can you remember how to be yourself?