The reason why there are multiple perspectives with the lyrics are because Rainbow writes them. This song is about him looking at Chibi on tour. Her world is falling apart in front of the spotlight of random places, crowds, fans, photos... and he's trying to step back and stay removed from that as a person. It's survival.
Notice the parallel in lyrics between this song and Kill The Lights, which deal with exact same concept.
"This story's missing a wishing well
No mirror to show and tell
No kiss that can break the spell
I'm falling asleep"
In contrast to:
And she's falling asleep,
As she's walking with strangers.
Talking cheap as the flies on the wall Entertain her.
The fantasy isn't turning out to be what they expected. They grow tired of it, but it doesn't matter. They have to keep going out there every night, even if "It's all a lie"
Every night they walk with strangers; they appreciate you, but they don't know you; you, who somehow knows the details of their pets and their jobs and girlfriends, but they can't even put a name to your face. You're simply Person X...
Just remember: No matter how nice they are, no matter how much you enjoy their company, no matter how much of a bond you think you have with this traveling circus, you're still a stranger.
The reason why there are multiple perspectives with the lyrics are because Rainbow writes them. This song is about him looking at Chibi on tour. Her world is falling apart in front of the spotlight of random places, crowds, fans, photos... and he's trying to step back and stay removed from that as a person. It's survival.
Notice the parallel in lyrics between this song and Kill The Lights, which deal with exact same concept.
"This story's missing a wishing well No mirror to show and tell No kiss that can break the spell I'm falling asleep"
In contrast to:
And she's falling asleep, As she's walking with strangers. Talking cheap as the flies on the wall Entertain her.
The fantasy isn't turning out to be what they expected. They grow tired of it, but it doesn't matter. They have to keep going out there every night, even if "It's all a lie"
Every night they walk with strangers; they appreciate you, but they don't know you; you, who somehow knows the details of their pets and their jobs and girlfriends, but they can't even put a name to your face. You're simply Person X...
Just remember: No matter how nice they are, no matter how much you enjoy their company, no matter how much of a bond you think you have with this traveling circus, you're still a stranger.
That's not a bad thing, though.