[cinematic intro] [1 verse] I only smiled for the camera, Apparently that wasn't enough They said, “Show us some charisma” [Spoken / Whispered] "As if I ever cared?" [Screaming] Although to be just a bit honest Even though my fashions quite modest I wouldn’t mind showing some skin Tryna look pretty for all of them [bridge] Smile, baby, smile for the camera Photography’s really messing me up This thing is gettin me no where!!!! [chorus] They’re always watching me, video taping They’re always stalking me, my pictures they’re taking Wanting to see if I’ll do anything wrong “Smile, you’re on camera” posters on the wall [rap] Tick - tock, my face cropped, (I just want it all to stop) Delusions and pictures won’t tie the knot Don’t care if it’s pretty, it won’t make me happy Why not paint a grin on my face In the end, it’s just all fake anyways [bridge]: Smile, honey, smile for the camera Photography’s really messing me up This face is drowning in mascara!!!! [chorus]: They’re always watching me, video taping They’re always stalking me, my pictures they’re taking Wanting to see if I’ll do anything wrong “Smile, you’re on camera” posters on the wall [Break] [3 verse]: I've quit reading, I'm done listening To people in tv and magazines [Whispered] (“Hold still, strike a pose and say ‘cheese’.”) It's just a bitter sweet symphony, Laughing, smiling, I'm only faking [bridge]: Smile, sweetie, smile for the camera Photography’s really messing me up I'm only the end of an era!!! [drop] [chorus]: They’re always watching me, video taping They’re always stalking me, my pictures they’re taking Wanting to see if I’ll do anything wrong “Smile, you’re on camera” posters on the wall [outro]: Every year, it's the same dang thing It's an introvert's worst nightmare I think Having to smile round people you hate "Fake it till you make it" or be driven insane...
