Don't stand up They'll try and push you down Don't let them hold you in their hands Don't step out Words can run you down And they'll feed while you lie bleeding on the ground The photograph kills and your fame will destroy you Trying to find a place to rest will taint everything you do The photograph kills and your fame will destroy you Trying to find a place to rest will taint everything you do So don't stand up Don't even think of fighting Don't let them mould you to their plans Don't step out into the glare of flash bulb lighting Don't let them roll you in their hands The photograph kills and your fame will destroy you Trying to find a place to rest will taint everything you do The photograph kills and your fame will destroy you Trying to find a place to rest will taint everything you do You start with the simplest of intentions I've committed most sins known to mankind But I still believe in the essential goodness of my spirit I ask forgiveness continuously for I know he knows Some things Just have to be experienced The photograph kills and your fame will destroy you Trying to find a place to rest will taint everything you do The photograph kills and your fame will destroy you Trying to find a place to rest will taint everything I do The photograph The photograph