I know, I know
you've come to take me down
I knew this would happen

Relax,
could it be you were meant for this?
Did you ever doubt it?

But if I cease to be,
what of all those lonely, lonely nights?
Your darkroom and your 8x10's?
And if I cease to be,
who will you believe in anymore?
This world is such a bore

Some lives
have a way of colliding and blurring into headlines
I've had
dreams about this for years, you know
(Thought you would be taller)

But if I cease to be,
what of all those lonely, lonely nights?
Your darkroom and your 8x10's?
And if I cease to be,
who will you believe in anymore?
This world is such a bore

Such a beautiful world,
what a beautiful lie
Such a beautiful world,
what a beautiful lie
Such a beautiful world,
what a beautiful,
a beautiful lie

Maybe I'm amazed at how real this is
That's why I?­? not frightened
Oh no, guess my time's coming to an end
You've taken your mask off
Such a beautiful world,
what a beautiful lie
Such a beautiful world,
what a beautiful lie
Such a beautiful world,
what a beautiful,
a beautiful lie