I know I need To prove myself Before I can Become 'top shelf' In time I might Just have exactly what it takes
I don't mind practicing I put my fair share in
And it's bound to work out fine 'Cause I'll be the next in line Because it's been a dream of mine To be in prime time (prime time) To be in prime time (prime time)
I worked And soon I got the part It felt So great I felt so smart And still I have To say it's different from this side
The magic kind of fades When you see it every day
When you work behind the scenes Well, it's nothing like those dreams But, I guess that's what it means To be in prime time (prime time) To be in prime time (prime time)
Egos and flare, and tempers too Why the hell did they get the bigger dressing room? And, if that no-name chump got a raise, I better get one too!
The smiles are fake when the camera's on Like a spoiled, trained monkey that knows how to perform But, the moment the red light's off, it's back to Stabbing more backs (*clap* *clap*) And covering tracks (*clap* *clap*) Distorting the facts (*clap* *clap*) And insincere laughs
I see It's not The way it was Back when I dreamt About this stuff They lie They cheat They steal When they're not kissing ass (*kiss* *kiss*)
But I didn't hone my craft To put up with that crap! (Back up off me, sir.)
And I never would have guessed It's such an overrated mess It's a waste of time at best To be in prime time (prime time) To be in prime time (prime time) To be in prime time (prime time) To be in prime time (prime time)
Just completed my third Album-a-Day mere moments ago. The album is called 'So, Be Yourself' and today's selection for New Music Monday is from the album. It's a song called 'Prime Time', and it's one of my favorites right now. Admittedly, I was tempted to upload 'Sweet Canadian Mullet' too. Maybe I'll do that later today.
In the meantime, I am tired. I need sleep. Seriously.
PRIME TIME