Intro
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[Verse 1]
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Just like cellophane
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You try to cling so tight to me
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But your attempt's in vain
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You've less sincerity than the plastic
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Paper in the rain
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The print appears so bright to me
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The words remain
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I hold it to the light, I see right through
[Chorus]
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So eager to say, "hello", but you don't know me
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You just know what you see
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Pay the price to see the show but you don't own me
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Before you knew would you have felt the same?
[Verse 2]
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Just when I'm inspired
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You drain the drive right outta me
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Even when I'm tired
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You push me to perform for you amusement
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Like raging fire
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You burn what's left inside of me
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To fulfill your desire
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I give you light 'til I burn out
[Chorus]
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So eager to say, "hello", but you don't know me
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You just know what you see
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Pay the price to see the show but you don't own me
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Before you knew would you have felt the same?
I'm
[Solo]
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[Verse 3]
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Just when you start to smile
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I look into your eyes and see
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Your veiled denial
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To express any real emotion
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Wait around a while
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You'll lose what you once had for me
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I'll be out of style
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I'll be discarded with the warmth you once feigned
[Chorus]
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So eager to say, "hello", but you don't know me
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You just know what you see
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Pay the price to see the show but you don't own me
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Before you knew would you have felt the same?
[Outro]
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