Was It Worth It?

You've had it all figured out
Since you were seventeen
That's when you packed up your bag
And you ran after your dream
You saw the Hollywood sign
The Angel City
They said, "go do what you love,
And you'll be happy"

And now you're making your way
But taking orders
You're washing dishes all day
And counting quarters
It's not a glamorous life
But take it one step at a time
You try not to cry

Do you think that things will ever get better?
Do you think you'll be a waitress forever?
And do you dream someday
You'll get out of this place
So you can say it was worth it?

Do you dream of gowns
And walking red carpets
But for now get by with
Dresses from Target?
And do you dream some night
You'll see your name up in lights
So you can say it was worth it?

And now it's been a few years
You're getting desperate
You send in auditions tapes
They go unanswered
Your time is slipping away
You're getting older each day
You'd do anything

'Cause you think that things will never get better
And you're afraid you'll be a waitress forever
And so you change your name
Put a smile on your face
Because it has to be worth it

Oh, you cut your hair and
Buy some new clothes
Hang with a different crowd
And get a new nose
Go down the rabbit hole
Sell a bit of your soul
Oh, can you say it was worth it?

And the sad thing is it works
And you want it all even though it hurts
And then you're finally a star
And everyone loves you
Or at least who they think you are

Do you think that things will ever get better?
When you look in the mirror
You look so put together
But you don't recognize
The girl behind the eyes
Oh, can you say it was worth it?

Oh, the cameras flash
And they're screaming your name
But you can't shake the feeling
That you've lost your way
So many blinding lights
And you still cry at night
Oh, can you say it was worth it?

Was it worth it?
Was it worth it?
Was it worth it?
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