Setting the Stage

How do you feel? Do you belong? Can you remember? I've been expecting you But are you real? What are the stars? Can you love? Can you play the part? I know it hurts Just go along with it You weren't cursed You were just born again Do your job And keep your promises So we can benefit From your companionship Setting the stage is the name of the game You'll be replaced at the end of the day Wade through the dark Below the TV screen, or what you see Under the wood, beneath our feet Rewind the tape (rewind the tape) Before your death Don't tell your father (don't tell your father) He'll be upset (he'll be upset) You're not misguided (you're not misguided) It's not a test (it's not a test) I should have known this tune would do the best You're working overtime to keep us all in check Just sweep the corners, yeah? Make sure there's nothing left I know you're traumatised Quit playing hard to get You'll never truly die But there are side effects Setting the stage is the name of the game You'll be replaced at the end of the day Wade through the dark Below the TV screen, or what you see Under the wood, beneath our feet (Under the wood, beneath our feet)