[Verse 1: Gilbert]
Wide awake at night I lay tending to my finest mistakes
Just askin’ like I can’t do better
The very next day, the look upon my face really gives it away
When I’m actin’ like I’m all together

[Chorus]
And I try to fret my feelings out
Try not to lose myself in doubt
Try to be more open about the things that I’m going through
‘Cause reality decides when it’s ready for you

[Verse 2]
I’ve got to say I’m noticing everyone is acting so strange
Just like characters but they don’t know why
And in the very samе way, I’m aware that I play someone
Who will nеver know why this reality can get the best of me

[Chorus]
And I try to fret my feelings out
Try not to lose myself in doubt
Try to be more open about the things that I’m going through
‘Cause reality decides when it’s ready for you
I try to fret my feelings out
Try not to lose myself in doubt
Try to be more open about the things that I’m going through
‘Cause reality decides when it’s ready for you
[Narrator]
Gilbert’s intuition that he is but an actor, strutting and fretting his time up on the stage, is all very true. This attitude is what helps direct Gilbert’s decision-making throughout his journey and, although correct, what an incredibly unstable intuition to follow. For now, let’s jump back into our story, and see how the last few scenes play out for our hero