[Verse 1] I've finally realised, I've opened my mind up to the fact The way I really live is just a put on it,s only an act [Chorus] I was happy with the game that we all played But it ended up the same, I'm fading away [Verse 2] Too many people wanted the clown to fall on his back When the cards were down, I should have known to shuffle the pack [Chorus] I was happy with the game that we all played But it ended up the same, I'm fading away [Chorus] I was happy with the game that we all played But it ended up the same, I'm fading away Yes, it ended up the same, I'm going today [Verse 3] I've finally realised, I've opened my mind up to the fact The way I really live is just a put on it's only an act Yes, it's only an act, yes it's only an act