I've been told 'bout living like a star

Hotel Ritz, champaign and caviar

But no one ever showed me the reverse

And that really hurts

Babe, it really hurts

They try to sell your body and your soul

(i want you,

my love, i want you)

It's the price you pay for rock 'n roll

(i want you,

my love, i want you)

And no one understands it how you feel

For it's so unreal

Oh, it's so unreal

Baby don't you cry for me

It's an illusion, just an illusion

I thought I knew what life should be

It's an illusion

Just an illusion

When critics crucify your latest show

(i want you,

my love, i, want you)

Another drink and then you lose control

(i want you,

my love, i want you)

But then on stage I feel a fire burn

There is no return

I'm always on the run

I give it to you babe with all my heart

For it's not too late

Baby it's not too late

Baby don't you cry for me

It's an illusion, just an illusion

I thought I knew what life should be

It's an illusion

Just an illusion

Baby don't you cry for me

It's an illusion, just an illusion

I thought I knew what life should be

It's an illusion

Just an illusion