Bright Eyes - False Advertising Lyrics
On a string I was held. The way that I move, can you tell?My actions are orchestrated from above. So I swing and I sway.Wave my hand. Kick my leg. And it is always right with the music."Until all that swinging starts to make you sick"For a song I was bought. Now I lie when I talk with a careful eye on the cue card.Onto a stage, I was pushed with my sorrow well rehearsed.So give me all your pity and your money. Now."We used to think that sound was something pure"If I could act like this was my real life and not some cage where I've been placed,then, I could tell you the truth like I used to and not be afraid of sounding fake.Now all that anyone is listening for are the mistakes.In a house, by myself, I hear the ice start to melt and watch rooftops weep for the sunlight.And I know what must change. ***** my face. ***** my name.They are brief and false advertisements for a soul I don't have.Something true I have lacked and spent my whole life trying to make up for.But I found in a song and in the people I love. They will lift me up out of darkness.Now my door stands open. I am inviting everyone in. We will drink.We will laugh until the morning comes. That is what we are going to do.
