This Place - Intellectual

[Verse 1]

Three years ago, you were offered a role

You took it wholeheartedly, it was the best one that you'd ever know

You played it to perfection

Roses from the audience, ignored the thorns that scratched your skin

Was it worth it? Only time will tell

You heard the praise from others but you still can't praise yourself, and they say

This place is not your home, this life is not your own

It's a fallacy, just take a look around

You aren't really there, but you shouldn't be scared

You can finally see this is what you're supposed to do

And when the curtain calls you can revel in the applause

You played your part now you can take a bow

And then they'll call you back to reset and rejoin the cast

You'll fall asleep and do it all again

In the present day, you laugh at your mistakes

Criticize old shortcomings while new ones are still being made

You tell yourself you're worthless

Downplaying your value when you're valued nonetheless

The time for change is now

But your past life latches onto you and your new one slows you down, and they say