Applause applause applause To mend our loveless lives To heal our broken souls To wake the dream that died No need for friendly words Your kisses or your drugs No gold no gifts no hugs We only want applause Applause applause applause Though elderly and tired The hunger never wanes The child inside requires Applause applause applause The vacant concert hall Is full in the retelling We're helpless we're obsessed We're haunted we're beset By a promise never met of Applause applause applause Applause applause