Role of a Lifetime
Bare: A Pop Opera Lyrics

Peter
Introducing Peter, the character singing the song.

Everything's an act
Peter feels like he is always performing and putting on a show for others.

When you're pleasing everyone
This constant performance comes from the desire to make others happy and meet their expectations.

And he assumes that role to such renown
He has become quite skilled at playing this role to the point where he is well-known for it.

He plays a perfect part
Peter is able to seamlessly play the role of the people-pleaser.

Straight from his heart
His performance is genuine and comes from a place of sincerity.

Knowing the risk he takes
However, Peter understands that constantly performing for others carries risks and can be draining.

And hoping that the house is not brought down
He hopes that his performance will be accepted and not lead to any negative consequences.

The role of a lifetime
The life that Peter is living, full of constant performances and meeting others' expectations, is akin to the performance of a lifetime.

It's living a fantasy
This performance and way of living is not realistic and allows for only a one-dimensional view of life.

A drama that you struggle to erase
It's an ongoing struggle to try to rid oneself of this type of performance and living.

Thoughts battle words over deeds
Peter is struggling internally with his thoughts and words, and how they match up or differ from his actions.

A war with such casualties
This internal conflict is affecting Peter's emotional wellbeing.

All played out behind a smiling face
Peter appears happy on the surface but is struggling internally.

God, I need your guidance
Peter is asking for divine guidance to help him navigate his internal conflict.

Tell me what it means
He is seeking a deeper understanding of the meaning behind his struggles.

To live a life where nothing's as it seems
Peter's life is not what it appears on the surface, and he is struggling with this realization.

Spending days in silent fear
Peter is living in fear of his internal conflict and the potential repercussions of it.

And spending nights in lonely prayer
He is seeking comfort and guidance through prayer.

Hoping that one day when you wake
Peter has hope that someday his fear and internal struggles will subside.

Those feelings won't be there
He hopes to finally be at peace with himself.

So confused because I feel complete with him
Peter is feeling a sense of completeness and happiness when he is with his partner.

When we're alone it all somehow makes sense
Their private moments together bring clarity to his otherwise muddled feelings.

Look into his eyes for some compromise
Peter is seeking a way to find balance and acceptance in his relationship with his partner.

Remember the word 'forget'
He is trying to forget his internal struggles when he is around his partner.

And try to bury something so intense
Peter is attempting to ignore and suppress his internal conflicts for the sake of his relationship.

You learn to play the straight man
Peter has learned to suppress his true feelings and play the role of a straight, traditional man.

Your lines become routine
This performance and suppression of his feelings has become habitual for Peter.

Never really saying what you mean
He is not honest with himself or others about his true emotions.

But I know the scene will change
Peter realizes that his life is not set in stone and things can and will change.

White picket fences and a dog
The image of a classic, traditional family is something Peter thinks he should want, but he's not sure if he truly does.

A trophy bride and children
Peter recognizes that this image of a perfect family and life is one that society has deemed desirable.

God, I know that's what he wants
Peter's partner wants this classic image of a family and life.

But, Jason, what role do I play?
Peter is questioning what part he is supposed to play in this image of a perfect family and life.

Am I a savior or a phase?
He is unsure if he is helping his partner by playing along with this image of a perfect life or if he is only a temporary part of his partner's life.

Am I here to damn you
Peter is questioning if his actions are actually hurting his partner in the long run.

Or to help you navigate this maze
He is uncertain if his actions are actually helping his partner find true happiness and acceptance.

Where confusion is a crime
He recognizes that confusion is not an acceptable emotion in his current environment and situation.

So you fill your life with sound
Peter is filling his life with noise and distractions to avoid facing his internal conflicts.

And if you dance like hell
He thinks that by keeping busy and distracted, he can avoid facing his issues and internal struggles.

You hope you'll never touch the ground
Peter is hoping to avoid facing his emotions by not coming back down to earth.

What happens when the music stops?
He is questioning what will happen when he can no longer use noise and distractions to avoid his issues.

In the silence, will he stay?
He is unsure if his partner will still stay by his side when he finally has to face his issues.

One day he'll realize
Peter acknowledges that someday his partner will realize that he has been hiding his true feelings and emotions.

That these feelings aren't going away
His partner will eventually realize that his internal conflicts are not something that will simply disappear.

So we drive ourselves insane
Peter recognizes that the constant suppression of his feelings is causing him to lose his sanity.

Spinning circles in our souls
He feels like he is stuck in a loop, constantly battling his emotions without making any progress.

As we dance around and play pretend
Continuing to suppress his emotions is nothing more than putting on another performance.

And once again
This cycle of suppression, internal battle, and performance has become a recurring theme in his life.

Reprise our roles
He is resigned to the fact that he will continue to play the role of people-pleaser and suppress his true feelings, perpetuating this cycle in his life.