The Entertainer
Paul-Gerhard Wiebecke Lyrics

The lyrics of Paul-Gerhard Wiebecke's "The Entertainer" paint a picture of a person who is refusing to be treated as a source of temporary amusement or entertainment by someone in their life. The opening lines of "What do you want from me, I'm not here for little favors, Don't wanna be on a leash, I'm not your entertainer" convey a sense of defiance and a clear boundary being drawn against being used or taken advantage of. The singer is asserting their worth and refusing to be reduced to a role of providing amusement for someone else.

As the lyrics progress, there is a shift towards introspection as the singer reflects on the past and the life of the person they are addressing. The lines "And now I look at your old pages, I've seen the life you lived, Who's that guy in the photos, I haven't heard of him" suggest a sense of distance and detachment from the other person's experiences and relationships. The singer is questioning the authenticity of the connection and expressing a lack of recognition or familiarity with the person the other individual used to be.

The repetition of the lines "So go around, Go have your fun, I won't be here, When you get done" reinforces the singer's resolve to not be a passive participant in a one-sided dynamic. There is a sense of finality and detachment in these lines, indicating a willingness to move on and not be waiting around for the other person to finish their own pursuits. This insistence on independence and self-preservation is a recurring theme throughout the song.

The closing verses of the song delve deeper into the emotional impact of the relationship, with the singer expressing feelings of confusion, loss, and a sense of having lost themselves in the process of being involved with the other person. The lines "I'm worth more than maybe's, You're always leaving me confused, I lost myself The day that I met you, I'm no one trick pony, I'm not a game to come back to, I lost myself The day that I met you" encapsulate the emotional toll of being in a relationship where one's worth is undermined, boundaries are crossed, and one's identity is compromised. The singer is reclaiming their sense of self-worth and signaling that they will not be a temporary diversion or a pawn to be played with in someone else's game.