**[Verse 1]** So here I sit, paralyzed She's sitting there smiling "Why are you smiling? You think this is funny?" "Yes," she says "I always like this part." "What now? Want some money?" "No, that's not what this is." "Really? Is this how you do things now? Paralyzing people Then tying them down?" **[Verse 2]** "So... is this the circus?" She smiles, "Yes, yes it is." "Like the show so far?" "Your serum's gonna wear off." "Not really," I say "This isn't what I thought it'd be." She looks at me and laughs "This isn't what you wanted to see?" "No, if this is your act You've got some work to do." She crosses her arms "Work? What would you change?" "If you're doing this for people Standing underneath the lights There needs to be something more Than paralyzing them all night." **[Verse 3]** "You seem to know the circus," She says, "Like you know the ropes." "I do, actually. I've been around them Longer than you might suppose." "I've watched a lot of acts I've seen what works and what doesn't. You can't just shock an audience And expect them to love it." She stares at me quietly Then asks me where I've been "For many years," I tell her "I've been the one who lets them in." **[Verse 4]** "For many years? What does that mean?" "It means I've been responsible For everything they've seen." She looks at me confused "To me, you just seem lost." "Lost?" I laugh "That's the best you can do?" Then I look her in the eye "So, Amy... Finish your act." "Regardless of the cost." **[Verse 5]** Her smile disappears "How do you know my name?" "I know every detail." "Is that a fact?" "Every last one." "I know your opening act Was absolutely terrible. You need to work on your timing And make the whole thing credible." She stares at me "You seem to have all the answers But you still seem lost." "Lost?" I start to laugh. "No, Amy... I'm not lost." I lean back against the chair As the feeling comes back to my hands. "Performing your act On someone you don't know..." I smile for the first time. "You should've thought twice Before paralyzing your boss."
