And we’re playing that same old song –
The one from a faraway place we called our own.

Yesterday I was afraid
To hear the opening line.
And the sound of you. Because I knew.
Knew that they would keep on ringing in my head
Long after it ended.
But today play the music.
Double dare you – I’m really daring this time,
No crossed fingers because guess what?
I can listen to these sad songs and realise one thing:
I don’t have your lead. And it makes me happy.

And we’re playing the same old movies –
The ones we watched and promised to.

And again today I’m okay, thinking back over,
Over the memories – so thanks for them.
Baby you joked us something awful
Sat in the dark room and playing catch up, kiss up.
Wait, wait. Stop.
Kisses on the necks of ‘just friends.’
Eyes on the screen honey, because we’re acting up a show
And everyone believes it, even us.
But the curtain closed and actors leave the stage.
First to come. Last to go.
Well, that’s eager for you.

Time for the pictures –
The ones you hated taking.

Oh, it’s a starry eyed kid who believes that play.
And now we’re itching for a comeback reunion –
But some of the stars are missing.
Leading girl and the best support act you’ve ever seen.
Her fee just went up so make do with the pictures.
Here.
There.
What’s a pose or two between friends?
Keep telling that girl that she’ll make a diva
And doesn’t she play it well?
The best in fact – but her contract ended with you.

And time for the ending –
Make it quick, some of us have places to go.

Take the final bow.
Because I think it’s about that time,
To retire this show and start up a new one.
So how about another song for the pictures?
Smile for the camera.
And it’s better off this way?
Yes it’s better off this way.
We’ll take note of your famous last words
Before we go and leave you to take up another stage.
It’ll be a different cast with the same old story.

But shut up and play.
I’ll catch the reviews.