THE REAL THING (CENTER STAGE) [Artist: Eyepiercinglove] [Genre: Modern Country / Folk-Pop] [Tempo: 84 BPM | ] [Vibe: Rhythmic, Catchy, Storyteller, Warm Acoustic Soul, Rhythmic Country-Pop, Stomp and Clap beat, Acoustic Guitar, Catchy Hook, Soulful Female Vocals, 84 BPM, Uplifting.] (Intro) (A bright, rhythmic acoustic guitar starts—Stomp, Clap, Stomp-Stomp, Clap) (Adlibs:) I’m not alone... no, I’m not. Trade the movie for the Truth. Let’s go. (Verse 1) I’m staring through the lens of a childhood ghost Trying to be the woman who can handle the most. Low self-worth and a heart out of place Like I’m just a character taking up space. My life’s a production, a film on the screen More fake than any reality I’ve seen. Is it the old illness knocking on the door? Or just the weight of wanting something more? (Adlib:) Keep the cameras rolling... (Verse 2) Fifteen minutes in the cold at my Mama’s place Looking for the spark on her weary face. No heat in the pipes, just the things she finds Creepy dolls and the wood and the ceiling tiles. The walls are collapsing, the mold starts to grow Paranoia’s the only guest she wants to know. I see through the mess, and it breaks me in two ‘Cause nothing feels real until I look at You. (Chorus - The Catchy Hook) (Music gets bigger, very catchy and rhythmic—easy to sing along) Put Jesus at the Center Stage and let the curtain fall! Hear the Holy Spirit whisper through the garden wall! I’m trading in the movie for a life that’s finally real If He’s the One in charge, then I know just how to feel. Yeah, put Him at the Center Stage (Center Stage!) I’m finally breaking out of this cinematic cage. (Verse 3) Failed relationships like scenes on the floor I’m tired of the "fake" and I’m walking out the door. I need a protection that a man can’t provide From the spirit of the Father and the things I hide. I’m a medical assistant, I can see the heart’s pain But only the Living Water can wash away the stain. (Adlib:) He’s the Director now! (Bridge - The Prayer) (Music slows down to a steady, powerful pulse) Protect me from the Father, keep me in Your sight Turn the "unreal" shadows into "Holy" light. I’m not alone, I’m not alone, I’m not alone today I’ve got the King of Kings leading the way! (Adlib:) I feel the spark now! (Chorus - The Catchy Hook) (Maximum energy, clapping and stomping) Put Jesus at the Center Stage and let the curtain fall! Hear the Holy Spirit whisper through the garden wall! I’m trading in the movie for a life that’s finally real If He’s the One in charge, then I know just how to feel. Yeah, put Him at the Center Stage (Center Stage!) I’m finally breaking out of this cinematic cage. (Outro) (A final, happy acoustic guitar strum) I’m not alone. (I’m not alone) Through these eyes... it’s looking bright. Center Stage. Eyepiercinglove. (End with the sound of a satisfied exhale)