(Verse 1) I thought I had it all, the lights were shining bright A stage full of faces, I was stepping into the night But behind the scenes, the whispers grew so cold I gave my heart to the show, but they were selling out my soul (Pre-Chorus) They called me a thief, said I stole what was mine Jealous of the way I let my star shine And when I kissed him, it was all just a game But the laughs cut deeper than the sound of my name (Chorus) But now I’m starting again, I’ve got a second chance New faces, new places, I’ll learn how to dance With trust in my pocket, though it's light and thin I’ll open my heart, but not too far in I’ll be friendly, be strong, take it slow, and then Maybe, just maybe, I’ll start again (Verse 2) I remember that stage, the heat of his lies He kissed like a prince but with ice in his eyes I sang love songs to a man who didn’t care All the while, his laughter filled the air (Pre-Chorus) Still, I carried on with that fake, bright smile I finished the show, though it broke me inside Now Steve’s the star, but I don’t care at all Respect’s what I need, not just names that fall (Chorus) But now I’m starting again, I’ve got a second chance New faces, new places, I’ll learn how to dance With trust in my pocket, though it's light and thin I’ll open my heart, but not too far in I’ll be friendly, be strong, take it slow, and then Maybe, just maybe, I’ll start again (Bridge) Suzy’s watching, with fire in her eyes She’s jealous of a role, of a dream that’s all mine But I won’t let her break me, I won’t play her game I’m here for the story, not the fortune or fame (Chorus) Now I’m starting again, I’ve got a second chance New faces, new places, I’ll learn how to dance With trust in my pocket, though it's light and thin I’ll open my heart, but not too far in I’ll be friendly, be strong, take it slow, and then Maybe, just maybe, I’ll start again (Outro) Here’s to the future, whatever it may bring I’ll rise from the shadows and let my voice sing With hope in my heart, and the past far behind I’ll start again, on my terms this time.
