Cliche
Paperback Hero Lyrics

Leather and lace, tattooed bodies
There's a mix of tough and soft elements with people expressing themselves through tattoos.

Crowded hallways fill the space
There are a lot of people around, creating a chaotic environment.

Sex and drugs- Hard to ignore thee
These vices are alluring and difficult to resist.

Faded glory of the chase
The excitement of pursuing something has diminished over time.

Just see it out to the ending
Keep going until the conclusion regardless of how difficult or unfulfilling it may be.

This grown up game of show and tell
As adults, we often still feel the need to prove ourselves and boast about our accomplishments.

Drowning in you is kind of like My rock and roll Hell
Being consumed by someone can be both thrilling and agonizing like the rock and roll lifestyle.

Deeper in you to live the life This Hollywood Hell
Going further into a lifestyle or relationship that feels glamorous and exciting, but ultimately unfulfilling and empty like Hollywood.

Smoke and mirrors- The theme of many
Appearances can be deceiving and often people put on a facade to impress others.

Dreamer wannabes in this race
Folks with big aspirations compete against each other to achieve their goals.

Glitter and gold- the rush before me
The prospect of fame and wealth fuels the desire to keep going.

Road to lonely, a bitter taste
The journey toward success can lead to isolation and disappointment.

No matter what the beginning
Regardless of how things start out, the end could still be disappointing.

Or how cliché this story tells
This story may sound familiar and unoriginal, but that doesn't change the outcome.

I'm sick of spending my time on this
The situation has become tedious and dull, no longer worth the investment of time and energy.

I can't stop
Despite the dissatisfaction, the desire to keep going is too strong to resist.

I need you, I crave you, I'm consumed by you
Being wrapped up in someone can feel like a drug and hard to quit.

I'm going insane
The weight of the situation is starting to take a toll on the mind and emotions.