Though you're picking through my bones
My only starring role
Well, in life you never get to do a second take, Jamais
Don't believe what you read in those interviews, Jamais
I stick to the script and I go with the plan
In the performance of a lifetime
Every extra, every superstar must now vacate the lot
Though you're picking through my bones
In a cast of many thousands, no one's essential to the plot
The performance of a lifetime
It's my only starring role
Though the names and dates are altered
Never even scratched the surface
Your leading lady needs direction
The story's still my own
So just what is real and just what is fake
I can act like I'm dumb, I can act like I'm clever
Never even scratched the surface
It's the performance of a lifetime
Your leading lady sleeps alone
And frankly my dear I never gave a damn, Jamais
You thought that was me, oh well, I never, Jamais
You got the surface and substance confused
Never fall in love with a body double, Jamais
You think you know me, that's your trouble
