Bad Actor has broken up. It's memb… Read Full Bio ↴Orlando, Florida USA (2007-2010)
Bad Actor has broken up. It's members now play in Fire in the Cave.
Jarad - Vocals
Mike - Guitar
Scott - Bass
Justin - Drums
Ken - Guitar
Additional Studio Vocals on Triangular Room provided by Dennis Scelza.
Former Members
David Kratzer (2007-2009) - Drums
Matt Koch (2009) - Drums
Jesse Borsella (2007-2010) (The Hunter's Paw, Fumar, Alexandria) - Guitar
Bad Actor's first eight track demo, As the Curtain Rises, was made available for free in June 2008. Their first LP was released in September 2009 titled "Portrait of Finality".
Strangers
Bad Actor Lyrics
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It starts to rain and we
We're the broken beauties
Blindfolded minds collide and we fall
When the curtain drops
Our touch is just a touch
Not like in the movies
Our story's after the end
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I
Strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I
Memories in photos
Too easy to rewrite
Left as lonely shadows
Holding each other tight and we fall
When the curtain drops
Our touch is just a touch
Not like in the movies
Our story's after the end
Like strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I
Think we got it, but we made up a dream
'Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa
I don't want you, all you want is someone
Going home together to forget we're alone
Think we got it, but we made up a dream
'Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa
I don't want you, all you want is someone
Going home together to forget we're alone
You and I, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I
Not like in the movies
You and I, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I
Not like in the movies
Like strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I
Strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I
Think we got it, but we made up a dream
'Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa
I don't want you, all you want is someone
Going home together to forget we're alone
Think we got it, but we made up a dream
'Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa
I don't want you, all you want is someone
Going home together to forget we're alone
Strangers
(Think we got it, but we made up a dream 'cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa)
Perfect pretenders
(I don't want you, all you want is someone going home together to forget we're alone)
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real t we could be, whoa)
It could never be us, eh (I don't want you, all you want is someone)
Just you and I
The song "Strangers" by Bad Actor explores the theme of feeling lost and disconnected from oneself and others. The singer admits to being a "bad actor," suggesting that he struggles to perform his role in life convincingly. He doesn't have any tricks or magic up his sleeve, which implies he can't pretend to be happy and content when he's not. He questions the authenticity of his life and the people in it, wondering where all the laughter is if life is supposed to be a comedy.
The refrain of the song, "pretending to care, pretending to cry, you say I'll be there, and I say I'll try," conveys a sense of detachment and disinterest in the singer's relationships. He's willing to go through the motions but doesn't truly feel connected to the people around him or the situations he finds himself in. He craves direction and guidance, potentially from a figure in his life who can help him navigate his confusion and emotional dissonance.
The song paints a picture of someone who is struggling to find their place in the world, grappling with their identity and the expectations placed upon them by others. The singer's introspective and raw delivery offers a poignant commentary on the human condition and the struggle to be authentic in a culture that often prizes conformity over individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never been much at making believe
I'm not good at pretending or faking things.
Don't have any tricks hidden up my sleeve
I don't have any secret strategy or plan.
If life is a comedy, where's all the laughter?
If life is supposed to be funny, why is it so hard and sad?
'Cause here on the stage I'm a bad actor
Metaphorically speaking, I'm not good at playing my role in life.
I don't know what you want me to know
I'm confused or clueless about what you expect me to understand.
So I'll take the small parts in our family show
I'll accept the less important or less challenging role in our family dynamics.
Tell me which hero you want me to play
Give me directions or instructions on how to behave or act as a hero.
How should I feel, and what do I say?
I need guidance and support on how to express my emotions and thoughts.
Pretending to care, pretending to cry
I'm acting or faking my emotions to match what's expected of me.
You say I'll be there, and I say I'll try
You expect me to show up or be present, and I'm unsure if I can commit to that.
Second-hand feelings are always a factor
I often experience emotions indirectly, through others or media, rather than from my own experiences.
In my starring role as a bad actor
As the artist of my own life, I feel inadequate and inept in playing my part.
Please let me know what you want me to see
I need you to communicate or point out what's important for me to notice.
Where do you want me to be?
I'm unsure about my place or location in our relationship or situation.
In this old mirror, I'm just a reflection
I feel like a mere reflection or copy of other people's expectations or standards.
But I might be brilliant if you'd give direction
I have potential or capacity to excel if I receive proper guidance or support.
I have a problem of knowing what's real
I struggle with distinguishing what's genuine or authentic from what's not.
All my emotions I borrow and steal
I often copy or simulate other people's emotions rather than feeling my own.
Faking my way through every day
I pretend or act in a way that doesn't match my true nature or feelings to get by.
And trying to act like it's better that way
I convince myself that it's easier or more acceptable to fake or hide my true self.
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