Stagehand
Behind the Curtain: A Stagehand's Descent into Illusion
Lyrics
It was his third wife and she was real-nice, it was the first time she had to let her baby go
The man, a stagehand, had a wife who was kind, but it was the first occasion she had to let her child leave.
He was a stagehand touring with the band, earning twenty grand, lived a life she would never know
The man worked as a stagehand for a band, earning a significant amount of money and living a lifestyle his wife couldn't experience.
If you don't look fast you won't see what's coming
Things happen quickly, and if you're not attentive, you'll miss them.
He's looking for love might pass up nothing
The man is open to finding love and doesn't want to miss any opportunities.
Surprise, the stage lights was the drug money can't buy
The allure of the stage lights is like a drug that money cannot purchase.
To survive this life but his whole world is a lie
He needs the stage lights to survive his life, but his entire world is built on a falsehood.
Surprise, the stage lights was the drug money can't buy
Similar to line 5, emphasizing the addictive nature of the stage lights that money can't buy.
To survive this life but his whole world is a lie
Reiteration of the idea that the stage lights are a necessity for survival but represent a false reality.
He's trading in his soul, doing what he's told, never calling home to a voice that don't sound right
He sacrifices his soul, follows orders without questioning, and avoids contacting home, where things seem wrong.
He's a no name, a second-hand fame, there's no one else to blame when he's staying out all night
He's not famous and lives in the shadow of others, taking responsibility for his actions when he stays out all night.
If you don't look fast you won't see what's coming
Similar to line 3, warning about the swift arrival of unforeseen events.
He's looking for love, he don't pass up nothing
He actively pursues love opportunities without missing any.
Surprise, the stage lights was the drug money can't buy
Restates the idea that the stage lights are like a drug that money can't buy.
To survive this life but his whole world is a lie
He relies on the stage lights to survive but acknowledges that his entire reality is false.
Surprise, the stage lights was the drug money can't buy
Repetition emphasizing the addictive, unattainable nature of the stage lights.
To survive this life but his whole world is a lie
Restates his dependence on the stage lights while acknowledging his life's falseness.
He's gone and done it now, the only question's how he's gonna go down with a lie he cannot face
He's committed a significant act, and now the question remains how he'll deal with a lie he can't confront.
Yeah he's coming home but what he doesn't know she's gone to Mexico with his car and old suitcase
He's returning home, unaware that his wife has left for Mexico with his belongings.
'Cause if you don't look fast you won't see what's coming
Similar to lines 3 and 11, warning about unforeseen events if one isn't vigilant.
He's looking for love he don't pass up nothing
Continues to emphasize his pursuit of love without missing any opportunities.
Surprise, the stage lights was the drug money can't buy
Restates the idea that the stage lights are like a drug that money can't buy.
To survive this life but his whole world is a lie
Reiterates his reliance on the stage lights for survival despite recognizing the falseness of his world.
Surprise, the stage lights was the drug money can't buy
Repetition emphasizing the addictive, unattainable nature of the stage lights.
To survive this life but his whole world is a lie
Restates his dependence on the stage lights while acknowledging the falsehood of his entire world.
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