I told you before that this is the end 
You'll never work in this town again 
Jamais 

You think you know me, that's your trouble 
Never fall in love with a body double 
Jamais 

I stick to the script and I go with the plan 
And frankly my dear I never gave a damn 
Jamais 

Never even scratched the surface, 
Though you're picking through my bones 
It's the performance of a lifetime 
It's my only starring role 
Your leading lady needs direction 
Your leading lady sleeps alone 

You got the surface and substance confused 
Don't believe what you read in those interviews 
Jamais 

I can act like I'm dumb, I can act like I'm clever 
You thought that was me ? oh well, I never 
Jamais 

So just what is real and just what is fake ? 
Well in life you never get to do a second take 
Jamais 

Never even scratched the surface 
Though you're picking through my bones 
Though the names and dates are altered 
The story's still my own 
The performance of a lifetime 
My only starring role 

In a cast of many thousands 
No one's essential to the plot 
Every extra, every superstar 
Must now vacate the lot 
In the performance of a lifetime 
I make the final cut