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Play the Part

Girard

Play the Part

(Verse 1)
Step into the light, put on the show
Wear the right face so nobody knows
Smile when they ask, nod when they speak
Don’t let ‘em see the cracks underneath

They say fake it ‘til you make it, so I fall in line
Rehearsing every word, every scripted lie
Standing in a crowd, but I feel alone
Trapped in a story that’s not my own

(Pre-Chorus)
I’ve learned the lines, I know the cues
Gotta be who they expect me to
The pressure’s high, the stakes are set
But I’m losing myself with every step

(Chorus)
So I play the part, wear the disguise
Say the right words, look ‘em in the eyes
They don’t know me, just who I pretend to be
A perfect illusion, a crafted dream
I smile on cue, act so smart
But deep inside, I’m torn apart
Still, I play the part

(Verse 2)
Every move calculated, every thought rehearsed
Success tastes sweet, but it feels like a curse
They cheer my name, they shake my hand
But they don’t see the weight of this demand

I’ve climbed so high, I can’t look down
Afraid if I slip, I’ll crash to the ground
So I keep the mask on, hold my stance
Even if it means losing my chance

(Pre-Chorus)
I’ve learned the lines, I know the cues
Gotta be who they expect me to
The pressure’s high, the stakes are set
But I’m losing myself with every step

(Bridge)
What if I let go, what if I slip?
Would they still love me if I wasn’t like this?
What if I spoke up, told the truth?
Would I lose everything, or break through?

(Chorus – softer, then building up)
So I play the part, wear the disguise
Say the right words, look ‘em in the eyes
They don’t know me, just who I pretend to be
A perfect illusion, a crafted dream
I smile on cue, act so smart
But deep inside, I’m torn apart

(Outro – stripped down)
One day I’ll drop the act, step off the stage
Find my voice, escape this cage
But ‘til that day, I guard my heart
And I play the part…