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Your first film

what a stunning debut 

dream come true 

coming out nowhere 

I remember every twist  

 

dubbing’s a bit off  

giving it charm 

actor looks like me 

why are his lines so dumb 

 

I was so happy to see 

your first film 

am I allowed to be proud  

I certainly am 

 

thank you for using 

this song at the end 

and I understand 

why it’s dedicated to him 

 

critics will be kind 

you sold them buffet lines 

where all the fights  

started about my confidence 

 

perhaps you had a point 

something I still don’t get 

I just wanna do the work 

not sweat the rest 

 

I was happy to see your first film

reviews says it’s a hit 

never doubted you for a second 

we move in different orbits

🌷(3)

◄ Insouciance

Certainty ►

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