Lyrics
Living on a lighted stage
Living life in the public eye, on a metaphorical stage illuminated for all to see.
Approaches the unreal
Facing situations that seem unreal or surreal.
For those who think and feel
The experience is for those who think deeply and are emotionally connected.
In touch with some reality
Connected to some form of reality amidst the superficial or luxurious environment.
Beyond the gilded cage
Contrasting with the illusion of wealth or success, suggesting a sense of confinement.
Cast in this unlikely role
Thrown into an unexpected role, not well-prepared to handle it.
Ill-equipped to act
Lacking the necessary skills to perform the role effectively.
With insufficient tact
Without proper diplomacy or sensitivity.
One must put up barriers
Necessity to create barriers to protect one's emotional well-being.
To keep oneself intact
Self-preservation requires maintaining emotional integrity.
Living in the limelight
Being constantly in the spotlight, living a dream shared by many.
The universal dream
A common aspiration for recognition and fame.
For those who wish to seem
For those who want to appear successful or important.
Those who wish to be
For those who genuinely want to achieve success.
Must put aside the alienation
Overcoming a sense of alienation from others is essential.
Get on with the fascination
Engaging in the fascination with the world and its complexities.
The real relation
Establishing genuine connections and relationships.
The underlying theme
The fundamental and recurring idea.
Living in a fish eye lens
Living under constant scrutiny, like being observed through a distorted lens.
Caught in the camera eye
Captured by the critical gaze of the public or media.
I have no heart to lie
Being honest and unable to deceive or pretend.
I can't pretend a stranger
Unable to treat strangers as if they are close friends.
Is a long-awaited friend
Struggling with authenticity in relationships.
All the world's indeed a stage
Viewing life as a grand theatrical production.
And we are merely players
We all play roles, whether as performers or spectators.
Performers and portrayers
Actors and those who portray characters are also the audience for each other.
Each another's audience
Interconnectedness among individuals outside the confines of societal expectations.
Outside the gilded cage
External pressures and expectations that restrict personal freedom.
Living in the limelight
Reiterating the challenges of living in the spotlight and the dream it represents.
The universal dream
Expressing the universal desire for fame and recognition.
For those who wish to seem
The desire to appear successful and important.
Those who wish to be
The genuine aspiration for true success and accomplishment.
Must put aside the alienation
Overcoming feelings of isolation from others.
Get on with the fascination
Engaging with the complexities and wonders of life.
The real relation
Building authentic relationships with others.
The underlying theme
Emphasizing the recurring theme of genuine connections.
Living in the limelight
Repeating the challenges and dreams associated with living in the limelight.
The universal dream
Reiterating the universal desire for recognition and success.
For those who wish to seem
The aspiration to appear successful and important.
Those who wish to be
The genuine desire for true success and accomplishment.
Must put aside the alienation
Overcoming feelings of alienation to connect with others.
Get on with the fascination
Engaging with the fascination and complexity of life.
The real relation
Establishing authentic relationships and connections.
The underlying theme
Highlighting the recurring theme of genuine connections.
The real relation
Emphasizing the importance of authentic relationships.
The underlying theme
Reiterating the fundamental and recurring idea of genuine connections.
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