Old 97's - The Actor Lyrics
The actor sits in a windowless room
Applying his makeup, remembering his friends
They're all dead now, or married with children
It's the very same thing where the actor is concerned
With faking his feelings and fumblin' around
Ties the laces on his favorite shoe
At least that's what he feels like his character would do
It's not his life
For the next two hours
Yeah he is ours
Beneath the lights
The actor tries not to drink until after the work is all over but sometimes he must
He loves his job, but it's the kind of a job
Where you sit and you sit and you sit and you sit
So he shows the butler his favorite shirt
'Cause that's what he feels like his character would do
It's not his life
For the next two hours
Yeah he is ours
Beneath the lights
Oh and when it's over
The man will go out
And drink to black out
Every night
The actor sits in a windowless room
Applyin' his makeup, rememberin' his friends
They're all dead now, or married with kids
It's the very same thing
Oh and when it's over
The man will go out
And drink to black out
Every night
Oh and when it's over
The man will go out
And drink to black out
Every night
Other Lyrics by Artist
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Old 97's The Actor Comments
Wow! Miller might be in his mid-20’s here, but he looks like he’s in high school!
Love the “nerd specs”, Rhett!
Thank you to my girl Kimberly
Absolutely great!!
Wouldn't a rock and roll band that sounds like country be a ... country band?
Two of my all time favorites
Original airdate is reported to be 01-26-1998. IMDB says 04-11-1998.
Can anyone confirm?
Oh my God I have been looking for this for years. Two of my favorite bands from the 90s. Thanks for taping and sharing!!
How'd you manage to misspell Whiskeytown's name?
He was obviously on the liquor.
drinks lotsa whiksey
Best band out there..
So happy! I’ve been waiting so long for someone to post this. Thank you! Great memories. This episode hooked me on both bands - awesome.
Oh man, thank you so much for posting this... I haven't seen it since it aired!
Thank you for posting. Great stuff!
Saw them back in this era. Still a fan. Great video thanks for posting.