Britten: A Midsummer Night's Dream / Act 2: "I See Their Knavery"

歌詞

Whatever it is you think you are, you aren't A good friend, unique, well read, good looking, or smart Well now you know I hate to be the one to bear such bad news I know it hurts to hear but it's true You don't mean anything to anyone but me Well even i think that you're blinded by conceit Now you know Free beer and basement shows don't mean you've made it It's what you do, not who you were or what you wear or where you've been So do something Whoever you think is watching you dance from across the room, they aren't If anything they feel sorry for you because you try so hard And i know it hurts to hear But it's the truth so you might as well hear it from a friend You're a has-been that never was And i know it's mean to say But its something i've been meaning to say to you for a while You're a has-been that never was or will be