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I'm on a roll, out of control

another one-night stand

I can't get away 'cause I'm on display

but I can't see you, man

smile for the cameras, smile for the fans

sign their records and shake their hands

try to stay healthy, try to get laid

make it to the show, that's the trade

that's the trade

that's the trade

I sleep all day on the freeway

on the bus between each gig

I'm making my living singing my songs

doing my thing, dig

I had a dream, so I made some plans

things have a way of working out

I found a few people and formed a band

taught myself how to shout

smile for the cameras, smile for the fans

sign their records and shake their hands

try to stay healthy, try to get laid

make it to the show, that's the trade

that's the trade

that's the trade

write down stuff you feel strongly about

others may feel the same

before you know it, you might be a big star

and everyone will know your name

when you learn the trade

and you're on display

you can't get away

everyone knows that name

everyone knows our name

everyone knows my name