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Gilded Cage Lyrics by Adrian Whitehead

Nerd From The Suburbs

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[Verse 1]
I saw the light and fell out of bed across the space where you slept when you slept
A step outside and its all on show this actor’s life is all I know yeah its all I know
And if I play my part well the world would never know
Just smile and hello they come and go without a question
A wink at my reflection those flattered imperfections
Just pretend just pretend just pretend
[Chorus]
But then I woke up with wide eyes here in the sunrise I see right through you
The mirror’s made a gilded cage
And traded its old way to satisfy a reflection to make you happy
But the mirror lied again, thank god its over
[Verse 2]
She was always a little too smart a little too tall a little too far
But little by little with the grace of a shovel she gave me a part
And if I rehearsed and rehearsed my show and crept like a nurse not to steal her glow
I could bath in her light and take my place in the gallery row
And if I played my part well the girl would never know
Just smile and hello we come and go without a question
It takes a time to realise we’re not ourselves at all
We just pretend just pretend just pretend
[Chorus]
But then I woke up with wide eyes here in the sunrise I see right through you
The mirror’s made a gilded cage
And traded its old ways to satisfy a reflection to make you happy
The mirror tried but could not change
And woke up with wide eyes here in the sunrise I see right through you
The mirror’s made a gilded cage
And traded its old way to satisfy a reflection to make you happy
But the mirror lied again, thank god its over
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Adrian Whitehead

Adrian Whitehead

About “Gilded Cage” by Adrian Whitehead

Read the complete lyrics to "Gilded Cage" by Adrian Whitehead from the album "Nerd From The Suburbs". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under In English, Australia, Alternative Pop.

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"Gilded Cage" is credited to Adrian Whitehead. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Gilded Cage" appears on "Nerd From The Suburbs".

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