[Verse 1] Every night of the year The dancer confronts her fear 'Bout her image and her worth Or whether she's doomed or cursed To be insecure for the rest of her days And as she climbs up on a stage She glances at the perverts who pay her wage She says, "Life is suffering, oh, yes, I know But could you let me go?" Uh
[Chorus] 'Cause I'm the one you're gonna miss I'm the one that you'll hold dear About me, they'll reminisce Every night of the year
[Verse 2] Every night of the year The writer confronts his fear Has he done all he could And will he be understood? Or will his work be a dime-store luxury? And as he sits at his desk He starts to burn up all his texts He says, "Pain is pleasure, or so they say But me, I gotta find my own way"
[Chorus] 'Cause I'm the one you're gonna miss I'm the one that you'll hold dear About me, they'll reminisce Every night of the year
[Verse 3] Every night of the year The actress confronts her fear Little one steps on a stage She thinks, "What am I doing here?" And as she takes her mark, she says, wondering, "Is this a phase?" And is this all a gift Or is she missing all of it? But if she sees her mom smile Then it really drives her wild 'Cause her acceptance and approval was worth her while
[Chorus] When there's nowhere to run and hide It's just me and you behind the mirror She keeps screamin' inside Every night of the year
