Only Acting (Radio Edit)

[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 bad

That no rehearsal could show you how to feel inside

What you gotta hide

Where to put your pride

When to realize 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 going to teach you everything I know

And you, 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 bad

That no rehearsal could show you how to feel inside

What you gotta hide

Where to put your pride

When to realize you’ve had your time

Find another role

Carry on the show

[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 bad

That no rehearsal could show you how to feel inside

What you gotta hide

Where to put your pride

When to realize you’ve had your time

Find another role

Carry on the show