I Do It For Applause

I go on stage, go through the paces

That's been a dream of mine for such a long time

It has consumed me every waking moment

No one can change this heart of mine

I'll keep this dream alive inside me

As something deep within that keeps me going

I won't be satisfied until I'm showing

That I can reach you with my song

And when I go out on the stage

I seem to come alive in sharing my devotion

I'll make sure I please the crowd

The message from my heart that reaches your emotion

I'll try to touch you with my soul

Until I open all the doors

And now I give my heart to you

I do it for applause

I can hear the cheering crowd now

And I'll sing my song with all that's in me

And I know that it will surely win me

The hopes and dreams I wished upon

I'll sing my songs again tomorrow

I'll look and stare at all the happy faces

And I will never ever show the traces

Of any doubts along the way

And when I go out on the stage

I seem to come alive in sharing my devotion

I'll make sure I please the crowd

The message from my heart that reaches your emotion

I'll try to touch you with my soul

Until I open all the doors

And now I give my heart to you

I'll try until my dream comes true

I pray I'll hit the proper chords

I do it for applause