Smile For the Camera.

Smile for the camera,
what have you got to lose?
They've already got you tied up,
from your hat to your shoes.

Put on a show, for everyone that you know.
And hide the fact you only want to go back home.
'cause they don't really care,
they just came to stare at your saddened expression.
Their mild obsession... to see your cry.

And you wonder why.

Smile for the camera,
make it big and wide.
So that no one can see,
the tears you set aside.

Put on a show, so that no one will know
that all the pain you try to hide
is something you've sealed up inside.
While they all smile at every corruption,
No interruption... can be found.

Until your head begins to pound.

Walk away from the camera,
for you are now awake.
Leaving everyone you know,
while their stings all start to break.

You're leaving the show, and everyone that you know.
Even those you thought were friend,
were only there to see the end.
Only gripping tighter, you are now a fighter.
They all wonder how.

As you take your final bow.