Assemblage 23 - You Haven't Earned It



You crave attention

As if it's due to you

you want permission

to behave as badly as you do

you want respect but

you don't act respectable

you want fame to fill the void

Where you once had a soul



Chorus:

(But you never earned it)

You haven't walked long enough in these shoes

(you don't deserve it)

You haven't nearly paid your dues

(you never earned it)

You haven't walked long enough in these shoes

(you don't deserve it)

You haven't nearly paid your dues



It's so pathetic

This image you portray

Shatters like crystal

And slowly fades away

You want the world's eyes

You need the accolades

You want the money

And all the empty fame



***Chorus***



When it's all over

What will you have left?

You'll still be incomplete

Forgotten and depressed

You want acceptance

It's all you wanted all along

You want forgiveness

From those from you have wronged



***Chorus***



Solitary Experiments - Delight



You found happiness for a short moment

Like a tender kiss you felt safe, well, and free

But the appearance deceives

Because you try to hide

Your face forced with a smile

The bitter truth behind



Now you're dancing in delight

All your dreams are fulfilled

Your wish comes true

You reach the sky

Climb the highest mountains

If it has lasted a long time

You wonder how it happens

But now you're dancing in delight and nothing else matters



You seek desperately the courage to prevail

Tears are your silent screams

But faith is your shield

Everything you tried always seemed in vain

It wasn't satisfied nothing has really changed



Now you're dancing in delight

All your dreams are fulfilled

Your wish comes true

You reach the sky

Climb the highest mountains

If it has lasted a long time

You wonder how it happens

But now you're dancing in delight and nothing else matters



Neuroticfish - Prostitute



This is not a noble game

It's also not the price of fame

Expect that I may lie

About the things you have to try

You always see me from behind

Always think that I am kind

Expect that I may see

Whatever you have planned for me



When all is sealed and signed

You prostitute your mind

When all is sealed and signed



This is not a noble game

And I am not the one to blame

Feel free to conquer me

But what you want I'll never be

The little things you want to know

Make me big and make me grow

Expect you'll never see

The face behind my decency



When all is sealed and signed

You prostitute your mind

When all is sealed and signed