Perform my act
I watch you smile
the crowd cheers
and they give you a thumbs up

but when they leave
you growl and bite
cutting me with words
and leaving no trace

Stand up in front of the crowd
play my part
do my act
and listen to the cheers

One by one
they come back
asking for an encore
Calling me by name

"Shes so impressive"
"So imperational"
"We want her"

But when time comes
you make an excuse
and hide me behind your shadow

cutting my wings
chaining my feet
preventing me from flying

Act my part
entertain the crowd
hear them clap
and watch you smile

how much longer will you chain me?
how much longer will you beat me?
how much longer must I hide
the scars no one sees?