Sometimes I feel, oh I feel like a clown I play my part Be who I'm supposed to be No cracks until the curtain comes down Can you see beyond my smile? I'm acting happy but I trick myself I laugh with you But I cannot laugh, no more So I pretend to be someone else While I'm breaking down inside Embrace me Here I stand the strong and brilliant one Ready for the show They have come to see Feel like I'm staring down a loaded gun I'm trapped in this pantomime Embrace me In your arms Safe from the harm Oh I feel so weary and small Adrift in this creaking world I need you I don't give up 'cos when it's time I'll leave the ocean behind And fly to you