Jamais Lyrics - 5:55 - Charlotte Gainsbourg

I told you before that this is the end 

You'll never work in this town again, Jamais 

You think you know me, that's your trouble 

Never fall in love with a body double, Jamais 

I stick to the script and I go with the plan 

And frankly my dear I never gave a damn, Jamais 

Never even scratched the surface 

Though you're picking through my bones 

It's the performance of a lifetime 

It's my only starring role 

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Your leading lady needs direction 

Your leading lady sleeps alone 

You got the surface and substance confused 

Don't believe what you read in those interviews, Jamais 

I can act like I'm dumb, I can act like I'm clever 

You thought that was me, oh well, I never, Jamais 

So just what is real and just what is fake 

Well, in life you never get to do a second take, Jamais 

Never even scratched the surface 

Though you're picking through my bones 

Though the names and dates are altered 

The story's still my own 

The performance of a lifetime 

My only starring role 

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In a cast of many thousands, no one's essential to the plot 

Every extra, every superstar must now vacate the lot 

In the performance of a lifetime 

I make the final cut