[Verse] Neon lights flicker, smoke in the air Velvet dreams tangled in my silver hair Every note I hold, a story unfolds In this crowded room, where the lonely souls go [Pre-Chorus] Whispers and shadows, I'm dancing on tightrope Turning my sorrow into sparkling hope [Chorus] Applause is the heartbeat that keeps me alive A star in the darkness, I’m ready to dive Into the rhythm, the night’s endless sway I’m surviving on hope and the notes that I play Applause is the fire, the way I belong A cabaret queen in a world of her song [Verse] Glass on the floor, but I’m standing tall Fighting the silence that threatens to fall Behind every smile, a tremble inside But I shine through the pain, my voice is my guide [Pre-Chorus] Whispers and shadows, I’m dancing on tightrope Turning my sorrow into sparkling hope [Chorus] Applause is the heartbeat that keeps me alive A star in the darkness, I’m ready to dive Into the rhythm, the night’s endless sway I’m surviving on hope and the notes that I play Applause is the fire, the way I belong A cabaret queen in a world of her song [Bridge] Under the spotlight, the tears start to gleam But I’m losing myself in a neon dream Every breath, every sigh, a dance on the edge In the echo of cheers, I make my pledge [Chorus] Applause is the heartbeat that keeps me alive A star in the darkness, I’m ready to dive Into the rhythm, the night’s endless sway I’m surviving on hope and the notes that I play Applause is the fire, the way I belong A cabaret queen in a world of her song [Outro] Surviving on hope, in the glow of the night I’m glowing, I’m golden, I’m shining so bright