I read it in the paper, it's in the magazines
It's life in the house of fame
Fortune's finger touched you it seemed and all your dancing days
God gave you one face but you made yourself another
Was it all in the name of sensation'
Yeah they raised you up just to shoot you down
Into the valley of humiliation

Livin' in a star chamber, star chamber
Happy time in misery, is it heaven or hell right here on earth
Livin' in a star chamber, star chamber
Is it bad, is it dangerous or is it just another thriller'

Accusers and users stand in line with their blazing evidence
Vultures come from miles around all looking for recompense
All the things we dream up have gotta be lived down
The price for glory we must regret
No matter how bright the sun is shinin'
Still it's gotta set

Nations love To Take Their Turn
With An Iron Hand In A Velvet Glove
With Thoughts That Breathe, And Words That Burn
Raise 'Em Up Just To Take 'Em Down