Curtain Call

## Song by John Lindahl featuring Conor Michael Smith

"**Curtain Call**" is a song by John Lindahl, released as the final track for his debut studio album, *Opening Night* (2020). It features guest vocals from Conor Michael Smith on the first verse. Smith was also featured on Lindahl's remix of "Scared of the Dark / Let's Begin" in 2018.

## Credits and personnel

* Bobby Campbell, Gerry Brown – recording engineer
* Bryan Morton – drums
* Colette Lush, Jonathan Rico, Ellie Soufi, Damian Lemar Hudson, Daniel Martz, Arkae Tuazon – additional vocals
* Conor Michael Smith – vocals, writer, violin
* Daniel Martz, 6IX – guitar
* Eric Hudson – bass guitar
* John Lindahl – vocals, writer, producer, recording engineer
* Kyle Metcalfe, HUMANZ – mixing
* Mixe Bozzi – mastering engineer
* Pedro Calloni – assistant recording engineer

## Lyrics

**Lyrics**
[Chorus: John Lindahl]

I don't know, I don't know where I'm going

Show me what I've been looking for

Swear to God I've been down, a bit broken

No, I can't take another day

It's a big fucking world and I know it

But I never felt this small before

Seven billion but I know that I'm chosen, mmm

[Verse 1: Conor Smith]

Uh, I'm satisfied with any type of success

Making sure that I'm consistent with the time that is left

People praying that I fail, and that's just what they expect

I was taught to chase dreams, never live with regrets, uh

It's a common misconception that we're forever young

It gives a better perception of what has yet to come

So many things are never done right

I had to go through long nights to see the sun rise

Must be nice waking up to the fast life

On the phone with moms talkin' 'bout all the past fights

There was some times where I ain't know how to act right

That's why I'm treating every single day like a last night

Don't wanna look back and it never happen

When you want something so bad, you just gotta have it

I'll be broke before I ever try to fake a passion

'Cause what's a fight without a purpose, dawg, I ain't no actor

I can't imagine what it's like having a simple mindset

I've always known there's greater heights that I just haven't climbed yet

People wanna see me choke but they're afraid to fall

Like, why they trying to be coached when they never played at all?

'Cause I know I'ma get it some way

Tryna tell myself that it'll happen one day

And I don't really care what anybody gon' say

The haters gon' hate but I know that's okay

'Cause the credibility and respect is all I need

This is from the heart, this is a part of me

And this is not for radio, I want a farther reach

Like, forget the drums and 808s, just let me speak

I been through strife, I made a way, I've gotta fight for this

I spent my life, it's safe to say I'll probably die for this

I've been a diamond, I don't need any pressure

My life's a puzzle, I'm just trying to put my pieces together, uh

[Chorus: John Lindahl]

I don't know, I don't know where I'm going

Show me what I've been looking for

Swear to God I've been down, a bit broken

No, I can't take another day

It's a big fucking world and I know it

But I never felt this small before

Seven billion but I know that I'm chosen

I'm chosen, oh

[Outro: John Lindahl]

When the time comes, tell me, will I be strong enough?

Will I be fast enough?

Will I be wise enough?

When I was young and I thought that my time was up

I said, I'd never give up

I knew that I'd be the one

Someday they'll say

Someday, everybody's gonna know your name

Someday, everybody's gonna know your name

This world, it is never gonna be the same

Be the same

No, no, no

Someday, everybody's gonna know your name

Someday, everybody's gonna know your name

This world, it is never gonna be the same

Be the same

No, no, no

Someday, everybody's gonna know your name

Someday, everybody's gonna know your name

This world, it is never gonna be the same

Be the same

No, no, no

Someday, everybody's gonna know your name

Someday, everybody's gonna know your name

This world, it is never gonna be the same

The same, the same, the same