[intro] Flashbulbs bloom like wildfire in the dark My name in the sky like a permanent spark Velvet midnight, diamonds on the floor Every door swings open, begging me for more [verse] Headlines humming with a fevered glow High heels on a tightrope, stealing the show City lights dripping gold on my skin A queen of the noise with a hurricane grin They toast to the crown, they drink to the fame But every bright echo keeps calling my name [pre-chorus] Another number one written in flame Another room shouting out the same I wear the glitter like battle scars Turning heartache into shooting stars [chorus] This is the life of a showgirl, burning alive Dancing on the edge just to feel I survive America sings while the whole world sways I turn all the pressure into brighter days Hands in the air, let the spotlight whirl Long live the rush, the life of a showgirl [verse] Record-breaking roses laid over the throne But the loudest kind of victory still feels alone Lipstick letters on a champagne glass Moments move fast, but legends last Camera flashes falling down like rain I smile through the glory and the hidden pain [pre-chorus] Every heartbeat clicks in time With the cruel, sweet rhythm of the climb I stitched my dreams in silver seams Now they shine louder than they ever dreamed [chorus] This is the life of a showgirl, burning alive Dancing on the edge just to feel I survive America sings while the whole world sways I turn all the pressure into brighter days Hands in the air, let the spotlight whirl Long live the rush, the life of a showgirl [bridge] Gold confetti on a restless prayer A million eyes and I still feel bare But I learned how to turn the ache to art Make a stadium beat like a single heart [hook] No. 1, no looking down Spin that halo like a crown New era, neon unfurled Heart of a star, soul of a girl [chorus] This is the life of a showgirl, burning alive Dancing on the edge just to feel I survive America sings while the whole world sways I turn all the pressure into brighter days Hands in the air, let the spotlight whirl Long live the rush, the life of a showgirl [outro] When the curtain falls, I still hear the roar A shadow in sequins asking for more Latest era rising, bright as a pearl Forever becoming, the life of a showgirl