Another head for the mantelpiece
Is that what you demand from me?
A macabre charade, another work of art
Broken, twisted, torn apart
It’s a fallacy, if you’re asking me, it’s blasphemy
Real life is happening outside

It's happened once or twice
Put it all on the line for you to take it all away
It's time to roll the dice
Real life is happening outside

Another one for the record books
Truth be told, it all comes back to love
A ménage à trois between your head and heart
Inside the same vessel but worlds apart
It’s a catastrophe
If you’re asking me, it’s clear to see
Real life is happening outside

Oh it's happened once or twice
Put it all on the line for you to take it all away
Chasing wasted time
Real life is happening outside

Oh it's happened once or twice
Put it all on the line for you to take it all away

Another head for the mantelpiece
Is that what you demand from me?
A macabre charade, another work of art
Broken, twisted, torn apart
It’s a fallacy, if you’re asking me, it’s blasphemy
Real life
Real life is happening outside
Real life is happening outside
You know there’s nowhere left to hide
Real life is happening outside

It’s happened once or twice
Put it all on the line for you to take it all away
A blessing in disguise
Real life is happening outside