Only Acting

Lyrics

[Verse 1] When I step onto the stage, see the curtain raise I'm apparent, I've got someone to play All the crowd are in the seats looking straight at me For an answer, they just get what they see They applaud and the usher's locking the door 'Til the matinee [Verse 2] So I get to know the cast, though it doesn't last I'm a pro, but I won't take it too far Now I know I shouldn't get comfy on the set Every time it all comes down in the end That's a truth that the stage school doesn't teach you But it's good to know [Pre-Chorus] It takes much more than just learning a script You see, you gotta take the part and believe it Oh, I sometimes make up all of my lines on the spot But I will always give what I got [Chorus] I thought I was only acting But I felt exactly like it was all for real I sure didn't know it hurt so But then no rehearsal could show you how to feel inside What you gotta hide, where to put your pride When to realise you've had your time Find another role, carry on the show [Bridge] You should be able to feel a performance With your whole body and soul Now I'm gonna teach you everything I got And you, and you, and you, and you! [Pre-Chorus] Oh, I sometimes make up all of my lines on the spot But I will always give what I got [Chorus] I thought I was only acting But I felt exactly like it was all for real I sure didn't know it hurt so But then no rehearsal could show you how to feel inside What you gotta hide Where to put your pride When to realise you've had your time Find another role Carry on the show [Outro] I thought I was only acting But I felt exac—exac—exac—exac—exa— What you gotta hi— How to feel inside What you gotta hide— Gnitca ylno saw I Laer rof lla saw ti ekil yltcaxe tlef I tub Dab os truh ti wonk t'ndid erus I Edisni leef ot woh uoy wohs dluoc lasraeher on taht Emit ruoy dah ev'uoy— Elor rehtona dnif Wohs eht no yrrac