[Verse 1]
You can smile for the camera
And still be sad inside
People look for tricks to stay sane
Some wander through the days in the dark
I guess I discovered another woman in me
Am I good enough for you like this?
[Pre-Chorus]
Forgive me
It's so hard
To say this out loud
So everyone can hear
[Chorus]
Like a sledgehammer I smashed everything
The facade I built for myself
The final act has come to a close
May the last one turn out the lights
Like a sledgehammer I hardened myself
I thought it would make things easier
But there won't be an encore
Someone else will fit this role better
[Post-Chorus]
Applause for me
This act was for you
Applause for me
For my performance
[Verse 2]
Everything should be so perfect
A pure white dream from a story
That must not be disturbed by real life
But I don't want sheer hell
I'd rather have laughter and dust
And be whole, even if broken
[Pre-Chorus]
Forgive me
It's so hard
To say this out loud
So everyone can hear
[Chorus]
Like a sledgehammer I smashed everything
The facade I built for myself
The final act has come to a close
May the last one turn out the lights
Like a sledgehammer I hardened myself
I thought it would make things easier
But there won't be an encore
Someone else will fit this role better
[Chorus]
Like a sledgehammer I smashed everything
The facade I built for myself
The final act has come to a close
May the last one turn out the lights
Like a sledgehammer I hardened myself
I thought it would make things easier
But there won't be an encore
Someone else will fit this role better
[Post-Chorus]
Applause for me
For my performance