[Verse]

I clapped my hands the curtain fell

But truth be told it felt like hell

A hollow sound a plastic grin

A forced applause for what's within

[Chorus]

I clapped because it’s finished oh what a relief

Not for the joy not for belief

The show goes on but not for me

I clapped to end the misery

[Verse 2]

The spotlight fades the stage goes dark

But it left behind no lasting spark

The actors bowed they took their cue

But I just wished the night was through

[Chorus]

I clapped because it’s finished oh what a relief

Not for the joy not for belief

The show goes on but not for me

I clapped to end the misery

[Bridge]

Every line fell flat as stone

A play that made me feel alone

No standing ovation no encore cry

Just a quiet hope for goodbye

[Chorus]

I clapped because it’s finished oh what a relief

Not for the joy not for belief

The show goes on but not for me

I clapped to end the misery