The Golden Days Are Over

She locks the bedroom door – lies face down on the bed
Hears voices down the hall – are they real or in her head
Pictures on the wall – reminders every one
Just memories of the past – of a time that’s
Been and gone
All those wild and crazy nights – they still
Dance before her eyes
(those crazy nights – her name in lights)

Look at her now the golden days are over
Look at her now no leading man to hold her
She was one in a million now she’s that
Forgotten face
Look at her now the golden days are over

Applauded by the press – an overnight success
A favourite with the fans – had them eating
From her hands
But stars fall from the sky – in the twinkle
Of an eye
There’s no more silver screen just another
Broken dream
Still she strikes a classic pose – just in case
The cameras roll
(she steals the scene – relieves the dream)

Look at her now the golden days are over
Look at her now no leading man to hold her
She was one in a million now she’s that
Forgotten face
Look at her now she needs someone to hold her
To feed her lines – someone to co-star
Someone to shine

Look at her now the golden days are over
(the golden days are over – they’re over)
Look at her now no leading man to hold her
(no m.g.m. – no paramount – no 20th century)
Look at her now the golden days are over