Symphony For a Queen

It wasn't long, long ago
I fooled the guards, but someone tipped them off
But all my cards aside, the bells still rang
No charms, no claims
No good, for goodness sake

Oh, I don't wanna run and hide
I don't wanna live a lie
I need the spotlight
Like a bird inside a cage
Exotic, but covered up with lace
If what they say is true
There's no place for me and you
But when I walk my walk
When I put my makeup on
Look at me, look at me
Don't you see your queen?

When mother left, the halls did cry
As for the world, it went on like before
But time passed, and the band began to play
First, there was light, then there was sound
Then all the stars came out

Oh, I don't wanna run and hide
I don't wanna live a lie
I need a spotlight
Like a bird inside a cage
Bright-eyed and longing for the stage
If what they say is true
There's no place for me and you
But when I walk my walk (but you better give up before you die)
When I put my makeup on (doesn't matter who you are)
Look at me, look at me
Don't you see a queen?

There's an empty seat
That's where you'll find me
There's a broken heel
That's where you'll find me
If the Sun doesn't shine on you
Break your glass and 'cause a scene
And tell the world, just wait, you'll see
There's no more time to cry when the crowd's right there

When I walk my walk
And when I put my makeup on
Look at me, look at me
Don't you see your goddamn queen?

Ah
Ah
Ah, ooh-ooh