[Verse 1]
Just like cellophane, you try to cling so tight to me
But your attempt's in vain, you've less sincerity than the plastic
Paper in the rain, the print appears so bright to me
The words remain, I hold it to the light, I see right through

[Chorus]
So eager to say hello, but you don't know me
You just know what you see
Pay the price to see the show but you don't own me
Before you knew, would you have felt the same?

[Verse 2]
Just when I'm inspired, you drain the drive right out of me
Even when I'm tired, you push me to perform for your amusement
Like raging fire, you burn what's left inside of me
To fulfill your desire, I give you light 'til I burn out

[Chorus]
So eager to say hello, but you don't know me
You just know what you see
Pay the price to see the show but you don't own me
Before you knew, would you have felt the same?

[Verse 3]
Just when you start to smile, I look into your eyes and see
Your veiled denial to express any real emotion
Wait around a while, you'll lose what you once had for me
I'll be out of style, I'll be discarded with the warmth you once feigned
[Chorus]
So eager to say hello, but you don't know me
You just know what you see
Pay the price to see the show but you don't own me
Before you knew, would you have felt the same?