after the scene dies

the graffiti on the back stage wall

gets painted over in a muted shade

and the club becomes an old navy

after the scene dies

when the last six-string slinger

has to bow down for insurance

and accept the mundane

after the scene dies

when the last one leaves

and the last note fades

and the last dream's been put away

shut the light off

shut the light off

when the front man turns to jesus

and the drummer moves away

i'll still be doing what pleases me

after the scene dies

when the bartender passes and the owner cashes out

and they box up the glasses

and they take the sound system down

guitars back in their cases

don't forget my fries

after the scene dies

when the last one leaves

and the last note fades

and the last dream's been put away

shut the light off

shut the light off

after the scene dies

after the scene dies

after the scene dies

after the scene dies

what you gonna do when the club shuts down?

what you gonna do when the club shuts down?

what you gonna do when the club shuts down?

after the scene dies