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'm 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