I Do It for Applause Songtext
von Neil Sedaka

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
There′s 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 got on the stage
I seem to come alive, in sharing my devotion
I′ll make sure I′ll 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 wish to pawn

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 got on the stage
I seem to come alive, in sharing my devotion
I′ll make sure I'll 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 chord
I do it for applause