Elvis in Movies
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King without a crown
You may be talented and famous, but without putting in the work to maintain it, you lose all power and influence.

You see the longer road, they only see the dollar
While you strive towards your goals, others may only be concerned with the financial benefits, losing sight of the journey and meaning behind the work.

Now the time is running out but there's still time to make you bleed
Although time may be limited, people still have the ability to bring harm or negative consequences to you or your work.

Yourself dry
By using up all resources, energy, or creativity without a proper balance, one can become depleted or burnt out.

Until you're worth nothing
When one overexerts themselves, they may lose their value or worth in their field.

Use your virtues right
When utilizing innate talents or qualities, one must ensure they are using them correctly and for a just purpose.

No one will ever be unbeatable at everything
No one is perfect or can excel at every single thing they attempt.

Choose your natural side and all you touch will turn to gold tonight
By identifying and nurturing your unique talents, you have the ability to create something great or successful.

Another scene, another take
Continuously doing the same things, without change, can become monotonous and mundane.

And you still feel like you're not punching above your weight when
Even when you are working hard and doing your best, it may not feel like enough compared to the expectations of others.

You say that you're capable of making it
Believing in oneself and their abilities is a key factor in achieving success.

And they force you to make those awful movies
Sometimes, industries or people may force creators or artists to create content that doesn't align with their own artistic vision or values.

Like no one really gives a shit what you are doing on the set
Despite putting immense effort into a project, it can feel as though no one truly understands or appreciates the work put in behind the scenes.

It's just your hips and upper lip on the big screen
Media and the public can focus solely on surface-level appearances and actions, disregarding the true substance or meaning behind an artist's work.

But if you wait you'll never get free from being the bait
By waiting for others to set the pace or provide opportunities, one may become complacent or limited in their own creative freedom.

And then you look at the world and you'll be just one of them all
When you don't take initiative, you may blend in or become just another average contributor in your field.

And now you got your back against the wall
By not taking control of one's own work or career, one may feel stuck or at a disadvantage.

Your kingdom will fall
If one doesn't maintain their power or influence, they may lose everything they have worked for.