Lyrics
[verse]
I was driving through the desert when the neon caught my eye
A palace made of promises against a purple sky
The doorman smiled too widely, said "we've waited all these years"
And something in his welcome sent a shiver through my ears
[verse]
Inside the halls were golden, every mirror lined with lace
Beautiful strangers dancing with a hunger in their face
They poured me something sweeter than I'd ever had before
I didn't know that drinking meant I'd never find the door
[chorus]
Welcome to the palace where the party never ends
Where the friends you're making aren't exactly friends
You can order anything your heart desires
But the gate stays locked behind the chandelier fires
You can check out of the dream whenever you please
But the velvet chains will hold you to your knees
[verse]
The years began to blur here, champagne turned to glass
Every face around me wearing masks that wouldn't pass
I asked the man in silver, "won't you let me leave this place?"
He just laughed behind his goblet with a distant, knowing grace
[chorus]
Welcome to the palace where the party never ends
Where the friends you're making aren't exactly friends
You can order anything your heart desires
But the gate stays locked behind the chandelier fires
You can check out of the dream whenever you please
But the velvet chains will hold you to your knees
[bridge]
Mirrors on the walls just to watch yourself decay
Chasing every shadow that the lanterns throw your way
I remember reaching for the exit in the gloom
Only to discover it just led me to a bigger room
[chorus]
Welcome to the palace where the party never ends
Where the friends you're making aren't exactly friends
You can order anything your heart desires
But the gate stays locked behind the chandelier fires
You can check out of the dream whenever you please
But the velvet chains will hold you to your knees
