[Verse 1 – dry, rhythmic] You say you’re busy, but you’re scrolling again Half-drunk coffee with your fashionable friends Talking big plans in a rented-out bar Like everybody’s famous where we are You laugh too loud at a joke you don’t mean Perfect little photographs for the feed in between Someone says “network,” someone says “brand” Someone forgets who they are for the plan --- [Pre-Chorus] Everybody moving like they’ve practised the part Dancing with a deadline and a nervous heart --- [Chorus – chantable] Everybody’s performing! Hands up, eyes glazed over Everybody’s performing! Smile for the slow exposure We talk fast, stay late Say “I’m fine” while we hesitate Everybody’s performing tonight --- [Verse 2] Late train home with your shoes in your hand Texting old lovers like you understand Promising mornings you’ll never quite keep Buying cheap comfort instead of sleep You say “next week I’ll slow it all down” Then disappear again into the crowd Everybody chasing something they miss Calling exhaustion ambition and bliss --- [Pre-Chorus] Everybody spinning while they’re losing the thread Laughing at the noise inside their head --- [Chorus] --- [Bridge – more intense, rhythmic] Wake up, dress up, show face, stand still Small talk, cheap wine, unpaid thrill Say less, work more, hold your nerve Tell yourself this is what you deserve --- [Instrumental Break – bass + angular guitar] --- [Final Chorus – biggest hook] Everybody’s performing! Hands up, eyes glazed over Everybody’s performing! Smile for the slow exposure We talk fast, stay late Say “I’m fine” while we hesitate Everybody’s performing tonight --- [Outro – chant fade] Performing… performing… Everybody’s performing…
