true believer

he hears you calling from there down below
should he decide to help or should he let you go astray
had you believe in all his twisted truths and prophecies
yet you still follow him, you bow your head, you're on your knees
you've found your freedom in some ancient text
but what you've really done, you've locked yourself inside a cage
you're not alone in what you're going through inside your head
they've got your soul so turn away and save yourself

they promised you a pot of gold, just sign the line, feel in a state of grace
(follow me, you'll be free, there's no one there to hurt you)
they lust for you, add to the flock, oh can't you see, they want you to
believe
(all of you will be saved if you come to believe)

(true believer) there's nothing to believe, they've got you on your knees
(born deceiver) no more free will again, you're stumbling down again
(true believer) praying to him above has left you unfulfilled
(born deceiver) they say you must agree, that's when you lose your faith

you feel alone in this deserted place
they stand, they point at you cause you have sinned
the congregation, they gather round the courtyard
bow heads in unison, the man white comes through the door
to preach the doctrine of the holy book
the air is silent, the sky is dim, you feel ashamed
the man will scream the name and you dare disagree
you'll be brought to the stand, they'll tell you lies and heresies
the human spirit is immune and so naive
to fallacies, if you live right, you will succeed

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how does it feel to be adored

top of the pops and billboard charts
the cream of the crop, that's where you are
you're the pop star that we want to be
all over town your name's in lights
the kids on the street dressing up like you
you can do no wrong, you're a legend in our time
like the brightest of stars, your luminescence spreads
your moves on the stage so graceful, so divine
so here you are and you're on in 5,4,3

so tell me exactly how does it feel (to be adored)
is it all it's cracked up to be (when you're adored)
so tell me exactly how does it feel (to be adored)
are you amazed or are you ashamed (to be adored)

all that you say is worth its weight in gold
mtv has you on its top ten lists
are you happy, are you satisfied
partying nightly with the president
you've got more clout than all of parliament
is it worth it all, has it gotten to your head
is it true that it's always lonely at the top
on a mountain alone, just you and all your fame
what'cha gonna do when the gold turns into stone

so is it so great to see yourself adored
by millions of people who know you by face
is it pleasure, is it harder to maintain
comments you make about the world today
suddenly you're on suday meet the press
are you overboard, how does it feel to be adored

chorus 1 1/2x

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never say never

step inside, take a dive, why are you afraid to try
everyone's having fun underneath the big, bright lights
feel the pulse, grab control, why are you afraid to move
come inside, gang's all here, won't you come and join us

never ever say never cause never always happens so
now's the time to lose control or you'll be sorry later so
never ever say never so get on up and show me

once you're up, then you're down, now you're moving to the sound
hear it pound, hypnotize as your body's taking flight
every note, every breath moves you one step closer

chorus

now's the time to lose control or you'll be left wondering

chorus

won't you come dance with me tonight
won't you come dance with me tonight
won't you come dance with me tonight
until the sun comes up again
until the sun comes up again
until the sun comes up again

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evergreen meadow

she holds on to a ray of hope
shines so bright like a new dawned star
don't be scared, let me take you home
take my hand, let me be your guide
shadows in the darkness, don't you fear them, i'm your lantern
follow and i'll take you to a place where you'll be safe

higher, i want to take you somewhere, evergreen meadow

come with me, you will see the light
where your fears turn to tears of gold
don't let go, i mean you no harm
i'm just a good, kind man with love in store
open up your heart to free the demons locked inside you
closer to the place where you will find your salvation

higher, i want to take you somewhere, evergreen meadow
higher, i want to take you to heaven, evergreen meadow

bridge, last chorus 2x

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swan song

open up and take off the mask
no fear inside, no need to hide
had enough of acting the role
of someone else for all the boys
pages ripped from a magazine
a constant sign that no one's great
now it's time to take on the world
hope is restored, there's nothing left to do
(i don't care, take the stage, world is yours, at your feet)
the stage is set, let's make our move
don't delay, it's okay, there they are, all for you
you'll never want to leave again

raise your head
don't be shy
bare your soul
don't you cry
raise your head
don't be shy

stand alone for the world to see
my make up set, the smile indelible
the show has ended oh so soon
loud applause is beckoning
the swansong show was a great success
a curtain call and the crowd approves
no shame to feel and no cross to bear
i shed my skin for all of you to see
(don't be sad, it's okay, i'll be near, don't you fear)
my nerves are calm, there is no chance
(all of you, all of me, stay inside, keep me safe)
it's got to be the great escape

raise your head, don't you cry again, it's time to shine, so show your smile
the show begins and the crowd is waiting, the moment's here so don't be
scared
let it out, bare your soul to them, don't be shy, just be the one
raise your head, don't you cry again, it's time to shine, so show your smile

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tomorrow might never come

how many times must i try to explain why i'm here
it was true once when we met, it seems so far, far away
never have i felt so close to hurt, why won't you meet halfway
everything i say means nothing more, do you want to see me cry

there's no turning back now, you don't care
you sit there planning your next move
don't throw all of your todays away cause
you will see tomorrow might never come

where do you go when you sleep, i can't get through, you're in your daze
we were so there not long ago before you let this love slip by
tell me what you want, let me in, don't hide away from your heart
and it pains me so to see you believe good things come to those who wait

chorus

never have i felt so close to pain, my heart because of you
is it someone else you want more, if it's so, today has past

chorus

i'll fly away, i'll persevere, i'm better than you, i will make you see
i won't shed a tear, i've done that before, time will come and you'll cry for
me
i won't shed a tear, yeah, i've done that before
the time will come and you'll cry for me

chorus 2x

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