Chorus I could play the background I could play the background Cause I know sometimes I get in the way So won’t You take the lead, lead, lead? So won’t You take the lead, lead, lead? And I could play the background, background And you could take the lead Verse 1 It’s evident you run the show, so let me back down You take the leading role, and I’ll play the background I know I miss my cues, know I forget my lines I’m sticking to your script, and I’m reading all your signs I don’t need my name in lights, I don’t need a starring role Why gain the whole wide world, If I’m just going lose my soul? And my ways ain’t purified, don’t live according to Your Word I can’t endure this life without Your wisdom being heard So word to every dance, a foe, a pop star ‘Cause we all play the background, but mine’s a rockstar Yeah, so if you need me I’ll be stage right Praying the whole world will start embracing stage fright So let me fall back, stop giving my suggestions ‘Cause when I follow my obsessions, I end up confessing That I’m not that impressive, matter of fact I’m who I are, a trail of stardust leading to the superstar Chorus I could play the background I could play the background Cause I know sometimes I get in the way So won’t You take the lead, lead, lead? So won’t You take the lead, lead, lead? And I could play the background, background And you could take the lead Verse 2 I had a dream that I was captain of my soul I was master of my fate, lost control. and then I sank So I …
