Charlotte Gainsbourg Jamais Lyrics

Jamais Lyrics

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



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



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