[Verse 1] (Lo-fi Rap) Step up to the mic, the casting director’s waiting The clock is always running, the pressure is escalating I got my perfect cover letter, I got the fake handshake Interviewing for a paycheck, interviewing for a break Auditioning for friendship, auditioning for space I’m judged on my history, my profile, and my face They want flawless credit, they want the right connections Trying to qualify for basic human affections! I'm wearing the uniform, I’m reading the script they gave Trying to win the spotlight, trying to misbehave! [Pre-Chorus] (Cody - Melodic, rising frustration) I keep taking notes on everything I gotta fix The list of qualifications and the psychological tricks I practiced all night long just to deliver the line But the script keeps changing, and the role is never mine! [Chorus] (Group Shout/Chant, Heavy Rhythmic Focus) It's the Permanent Audition! The spotlight never turns off! We're drowning in the pressure, stuck in the final scoff! The Permanent Audition! The judge is always watching! And every single movement is a failure they are catching! [Verse 2] (Rap, lo-fi) You gotta audition for the apartment, you audition for the loan Audition for the right to ever feel like you're home You can't be too unique, but you can't be too safe You gotta know your market value and your designated safe space I’m running out of energy, I’m running out of time Trying to match the metrics of the perfect paradigm We’re all performers now, selling our honest sweat For a part we didn’t want and a future we haven't met! Throw the resume out, throw the headshot on the floor 'Cause I can't be the puppet doing this dance anymore! [Pre-Chorus] (Cody - Melodic, rising frustration) I keep taking notes on everything I gotta fix The list of qualifications and the psychological tricks I practiced all night long just to deliver the line But the script keeps changing, and the role is never mine! [Chorus] (Group Shout/Chant, Heavy Rhythmic Focus) It's the Permanent Audition! The spotlight never turns off! We're drowning in the pressure, stuck in the final scoff! The Permanent Audition! The judge is always watching! And every single movement is a failure they are catching! [Bridge] (Music strips to just heavy, distorted bass and sporadic drums) (Eli - Spoken, slow, cold anger) I quit. This isn't my show. I'm tearing up the contract. You can keep your stage and your toxic feedback loop. I'm done waiting for a verdict. (Music swells rapidly) [Chorus] (Group Shout/Chant, Heavy Rhythmic Focus) It's the Permanent Audition! The spotlight never turns off! We're drowning in the pressure, stuck in the final scoff! The Permanent Audition! The judge is always watching! And every single movement is a failure they are catching!
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