An original song about a debut of a band where the lead vocalist experiences stage fright. Composed, performed and produced by John Lister.

LYRICS:

I stand at the doorway - there's no place to hide
I felt so much safer tucked safely inside
You call out my name and the fear starts to climb
The music starts playing - my pulse beats in time.

Who knows the reason I stand on this stage?
Singing my songs while I'm trapped in this cage.
It was not my heart anyone would be stealing
Yet now is the time - for

The revealing.
The revealing
The revealing
The revealing

I look for a way out - there's no where to hide
Is this my frame of mind or just my foolish pride
The curtains draw open - the lights are so bright
My eyes burn so painfully - where is my night.

(chorus)

Who knows the reason I stand on this stage?
Singing my songs while I'm trapped in this cage.
It was not my heart anyone would be stealing
Yet now is the time - for

(chorus)

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