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"Unbreakable" by Alicia Keys (Performed by Zerenia)

Okidoki, came out of hiding just for you!

Strutting onto the stage, I'm alittle nervous, I haven't done any major singing since the Battle of the bands and I am wondering how rusty my voice will be.

But I've had a little time and this is the one song I sing constantly, so at least I am comfortable with it.

Wearing a fashionably goth top, shirt camo skirt complete with ammo belt, fishnets and leather boots.
My hair has been dyed black as pitch with a bright red stripe off to one side.
Dark eye make up accentuates my now piercing gaze.

The stage has been set up to look like a normal bedroom with a mirror covered over in pictures of people I've known and places I've been, only everything is covered in dust.
At the back of the bedroom set is a large circular shaped window, the panes have been smashed out.

As the music cues, I go to stand in front of the window.

Seems like just yesterday
You were a part of me
I used to stand so tall
I used to be so strong

I walk over to the mirror and take one the pictures out, staring at it almost fondly as I go to sit on the edge of the bed.

Your arms around me tight
Everything, it felt so rightv Unbreakable, like nothin' could go wrong
Now I can't breathe
No, I can't sleep
I'm barely hanging on

I stand abruptly, dropping the picture and going back to the mirror, I start to viciously rip the other pictures out.

Here I am, once again
I'm torn into pieces
Can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes

Tears are now sliding down my cheeks, leaving dark trails as they fall.
I turn from the mirror and go over to the night stand where another picture rests.
Its one of a seemingly happy couple in an ornate wooden frame.

I told you everything
Opened up and let you in
You made me feel alright
For once in my life
Now all that's left of me
Is what I pretend to be
So together, but so broken up inside
'Cause I can't breathe
No, I can't sleep
I'm barely hangin' on

I slam the picture onto the floor and start to smash it with my boot, finally kicking it across the room.

Here I am, once again
I'm torn into pieces
Can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes

Going over to the dresser under the mirror, I begin to open all the drawers, emptying the contents onto floor or flinging them across the room.
I take my left arm and sling all the jewelry, make-up and various bottles from the top of the dresser, then turning my attention to the bed, I rush over and rip the bed spread away.

Swallow me then spit me out
For hating you, I blame myself
Seeing you it kills me now
No, I don't cry on the outside
Anymore...

I've slung the pillows against the bed frame so hard that they opened up and soft white featers are floating and falling everywhere.
I sink to the floor on my knees momentarily...

Here I am, once again
I'm torn into pieces
Can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes

I rise to my feet, wiping away a stray black tear and discarding the torn pillow case. I go back to stand in front of the large window, staring out at the city scene in the backdrop that's been lighted to give it a realistic quality.

Here I am, once again
I'm torn into pieces
Can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry

Behind these hazel eyes.......

With an apathetic glance I survey the room I've destroyed before turning back to the window and leaping from it, coming to rest on a safety mat just behind and under the set out of everyone's view.

I walk back around to the front of the stage, smeared eyeliner and all, I smile and take a bow before exiting.

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