Directors Cut

Although there are many twists and turns
This play has a beginning, a middle and an end
I can't possibly know how it all pans out
Just when I think I've got it all figured it out
Something unexpected throws me into doubt

The story hasn't been written yet
I pray that we are allowed to live and to regret
The parts we played, the lines we read
The actors we followed to the bitter end
The edits left on the cutting room floor
The extras that we were told to ignore

I walk around, script in my hand
The producers ploughed in the money, they get to choose how it all ends
The plot makes no sense but we carry on
I see our conclusion but not where we're from
The stars of the show must think the audience is really dumb

The story hasn't been written yet
I pray that we are allowed to live and to regret
The parts we played, the lines we read
The actors we followed to the bitter end
The edits left on the cutting room floor
The extras that we were told to ignore