Who Are You When You're Not Performing?

Heavy

I’m feeling heavy

No one will love me

When I hit 30

Oh, heavy

My body scares me

You’re love’s a tourist

Who’s left already

Who are you when you’re not performing

(Oh i give and give but I still get nothing)

Who are you when you’re not performing

(Oh to live and live for the thrill of loving)

When you wake in your bed each morning

(Oh i dip and dive into where I’m not wanted)

Who are you when you’re not performing

Heavy

You’re never ready

Ill take the pay cut

And give the curtsy

Ooooh steady

Keep your voice breathy

You won’t assure them they’re strong

Til you’re dead and buried

Who are you when you’re not performing

(I give and i give and i still get nothing)

Who are you when you’re not performing

(Oh to live and live for the thrill of loving)

Hang your head in the shame of wanting

(Oh i dip and dive into where I’m not wanted)

Who are you when you’re not performing

And I’ve waited, in the silence, in the background, in fear of violence

I took the pressure, and i absorbed it

I'll teach my daughter how to give a good performance