[Verse 1] Wake up in a headline I don’t remember writing Thoughts racing, but my mouth moves on delay I shake a stranger’s hand, he swears that I’m inspiring While I just want to back away I don't believe the things they're saying Everything feels like a lie It's just a game they're playing Build it up, then let it die [Chorus] And it’s still not real No matter what they say Like I’m trapped inside Some stranger’s perfect day They clap and cheer But I can’t feel Anything It’s still not real [Instrumental Solo] [Post-Chorus Chant] Lights too bright Voice too clear That’s not me Standing here Smile on cue Shake their hands Play the part Beneath the mask Still not real Still not real [Instrumental Solo] [Verse 2] Speak a line I don’t remember learning Smile rehearsed, but it’s not quite mine Handshakes stiff, they say I’m charming While I’m fading with the time Every compliment feels hollow Like echoes bouncing off a wall Playing roles I never wanted Waiting just to fall [Chorus] And it’s still not real No matter what they say Like I’m trapped inside Some stranger’s perfect day They clap and cheer But I can’t feel Anything It’s still not real [Instrumental Solo] [Post-Chorus Chant] Lights too bright Voice too clear That’s not me Standing here Smile on cue Shake their hands Play the part Beneath the mask Still not real Still not real [Instrumental Solo] [Bridge] Pulled by strings I didn’t tie See me smile, but it’s not mine Mirror cracks, I catch a glimpse Of someone I don’t recognize [Instrumental Solo] [Chorus] And it’s still not real No matter what they say Like I’m trapped inside Some stranger’s perfect day They clap and cheer But I can’t feel Anything It’s still not real [Instrumental Solo] [Post-Chorus Chant] Lights too bright Voice too clear That’s not me Standing here Smile on cue Shake their hands Play the part Beneath the mask Still not real Still not real [Outro] Still not real Don't know how to feel Cause it's still not real
