I'm preserving myself with make-up. Lookin' in the mirror. I'm preserving my life I can take it. Shinin' in the spotlight. Preservation lookin' in the mirror. Preservation but they don't know that I'm scrapin' it all off. Every night. I'm reserving my rights reputation. Livin' in a movie it's keepin' me lookin' right. When the secret is out to the public. Seein' is believin' they still wanna be me at night. When the parts get shorter the parties get harder. But that's alright. Preservation lookin' in the mirror. Preservation but they don't know that I'm scrapin' it off. Every night. They're linin' up to make their entrance. When the word's out I'm in town they're not nice girls. But that's alright. They're lookin' so much better when the lights go down. But nice girls is just a frame of mind. Preservation lookin' in the mirror. Preservation but they don't know that I'm scrapin' it off. Every night. . (written by Nazareth). copyright 1982 Fool Circle Music Limited. all rights reserved.. lyrics used by permission.