[Verse 1] They found you in a casting line And taught you how to look unkind A borrowed jacket, rented sneer A publicist to steer the fear [Pre-Chorus] They picked your scars, they picked your side They sold the mess they made you hide [Chorus] Rockstars are fake, fake, fake All dressed up for the picture they take Big talk, blank stare, signed away They print your rage and call it a day Rockstars are fake, fake, fake The whole damn business is a paper parade [Verse 2] The label bought the basement door Then charged us double at the store They sell rebellion by the pound With a coupon stapled to the sound [Pre-Chorus] They picked your scars, they picked your side They sold the mess they made you hide [Chorus] Rockstars are fake, fake, fake All dressed up for the picture they take Big talk, blank stare, signed away They print your rage and call it a day Rockstars are fake, fake, fake The whole damn business is a paper parade [Bridge] Your “first” record had a ghost Your “last” chance came with a sales quota You can keep the gold-plated name We know the wires behind the frame [Final Chorus] Rockstars are fake, fake, fake All dressed up for the picture they take Big talk, blank stare, signed away They print your rage and call it a day Rockstars are fake, fake, fake The whole damn business is a paper parade [Outro] Paper parade! Fake, fake, fake!
