Verse 1 (Fast, playful, theatrical)
Oh, you thought that I was honest?
That’s adorable to hear.
Truth’s a costume people wear
Whenever someone else is near.
I don’t steal your hopes or glory,
I don’t twist your point of view.
I just hand you what you’re dreaming—
Then you swear I fooled you.
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Pre-Chorus (Building with brass and drums)
One little smile…
One little lie…
Funny how you never ask me why…
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Chorus (Explosive, catchy)
Smile like a sinner, dance like a saint,
Paint me in colors that honesty can’t.
Laugh while the room keeps spinning around,
The king wears a grin instead of a crown.
Smile like a sinner, louder tonight,
Everybody loves the beautiful lie.
Call me a villain, call me a fraud—
You’re the one who gave me applause
Verse 2
(Fast rhythmic flow · cheeky attitude)
I never forced a single hand,
You built the castles in the sand.
You bought the dream, I sold the view,
Now tell me—who manipulated who?
The mirror’s clean, don’t blame the glass.
I’m just reflecting what you ask.
Heroes, devils, saints, or kings—
Everybody wants pretty things.
Pre-Chorus 2
(More dramatic, choir joins lightly)
One little doubt…
One little spark…
Funny how the truth arrives too dark.
Chorus
(Full band, bigger brass)
Smile like a sinner,
Dance like a saint!
Paint me in colors
That honesty can’t!
Laugh while the room
Keeps spinning around!
The king wears a grin
Instead of a crown!
Smile like a sinner,
Higher tonight!
Everybody loves
A beautiful lie!
Call me a villain,
Call me a fraud—
You’re the one
Who gave me applause!
Bridge
(Music strips back, almost spoken)
Tell me…
If every lie made you happier…
Was it really a lie?
Or just…
The truth you wanted?
(Beat slams back in.)
Final Chorus
(Biggest, loudest, theatrical finale)
Smile like a sinner!
Sing with the crowd!
Truth is much quieter—
Lies are allowed!
Raise every glass!
Give me a cheer!
You always wanted
Exactly what’s here!
Smile like a sinner,
Don’t be ashamed!
Every good story
Needs someone to blame!
Call me a villain,
I’ll play the part—
After all…
You wrote it from the start.
Outro
(Music box + brass sting)
Now…
Who’s fooling who?
sennfuss
