The Recalcitrant Protagonist

All the archetypes surround me
Different faces, different names
They are projections from beyond
Ancient cast of the eternal play

There are only so many stories
Which we may find ourselves within

To repeat over and over
Until you learn the lesson therein

All the archetypes surround me
Different faces, different names
They are projections from beyond

I found I only had a minor role
In the play of my own destiny

I had to improvise my way off-stage
And beg the audience for clemency

I'm the only one who hasn't seen the script
And every day is like a well-rehearsed lie
And though it seems they're selling tickets to my dreams
I'd kiss the theatre goodbye