[verse 1] The stage is set, The lights are low The crowd seems ready, just waiting, waiting, waiting for the show. You seize the mic, welcome us all Facing those eyes, unimaginable Anticipation's heavy, heavy, heavy in the air Lost my breath, lungs gone astray My pulse quickens 'midst the cheer Why did I come here? [chorus] The invitation's out, the RSVP's in. Everyone's buzzing about, anxiety burning within. it's consuming me I need to leave, I need to be free Turn back now, return home, reroute Would they even notice my daring escape? (Would they even notice?) [verse 2] Dressed to impress, flashbulbs are popping Moon's now rising, Like hell they stopping! I try to blend in, I mask a smile But inside I'm screaming, I'm in denial Why did I come here? What was I thinking? Resisting running, running, running out the aisle. I should have stayed home. (What was I thinking?) [bridge] [sad] Maybe it's the fear of missing out that brought me here Or the pressure to fit in, [bridge] [sad] Maybe it's the fear of missing out that brought me here. Or the pressure to fit in, to belong somewhere. I need to get out, I need to breathe Time, yeah....., time for my daring escape. [crying] (ahh) [piano instrumental chorus remix] (hmmmmm...) [outro] Why did I come here? What was I thinking? I can't fake being who you, who you want me to be.. [voice breaking in tears] Time, yeah....., time for my daring escape. (ahh!) [dramatic piano instrumental solo] (hmmmmm...) (hmmmmm...) (hmmmmm...) [outro] Why did I come here? What was I thinking? I can't fake being who you, who you want me to be.. To be finally free, To be who I am, to be me! (aaah) [dramatic piano instrumental solo] (hmmmmm...) (hmmmmm...) (hmmmmm...) [outro] Why did I come here? What was I thinking? I can't fake being who you, who you want me to be..
