The Actress

Lyrics: William Keane/Tara Flanagan Music: William Keane/Tara Flanagan I got good at faking smiles I learned to paint inside the lines I tore my heart right off my sleeve I know just when to quiet down When everybody else is loud My thoughts are safe inside of me
I tried playing a part But the role was never really mine You came unexpected You came at the perfect time
I had it all worked out Down to the final line Love doesn't play by rules It's not something you decide Now it's all unrehearsed We make up every scene Love doesn't need a stage It comes unexpectedly
And all the love songs I ignored Well, they make sense now that I'm yours We're an unchained melody And all the love films I turned off Are now my favourite ones to watch I've got The Notebook on repeat
I tried playing a part But the role was never really mine You came unexpected You came at the perfect time
I had it all worked out Down to the final line Love doesn't play by rules It's not something you decide Now it's all unrehearsed We make up every scene Love doesn't need a stage It comes unexpectedly
I memorised every line off by heart Soon realised that it wasn't enough Now here you are, stood clapping your hands Not 'cos of some silly show But 'cos you love who I am