Step into the raw emotion of Actor, the opening track from Conan Gray’s fourth studio album, Wishbone, set to release on August 15, 2025, via Republic Records. This song sets the tone for the album, which Conan developed quietly over two years while touring after his 2024 album, Found Heaven. With Wishbone, Conan reconnects with his signature introspective and emotionally rich style, exploring personal experiences and nuanced storytelling.
This introspective pop ballad, described by Gray as the song that took the longest to write, captures the ache of heartbreak with a cinematic depth, setting the tone for Wishbone’s journey of self-discovery and love’s aftermath. Unlike the chaotic energy of Disaster from Superache, the playful pop of Never Ending Song, or the tender resilience of Winner, Actor weaves a delicate yet devastating narrative, born from Gray’s real-life breakup. Revealed at his July 2025 acoustic concert, its meticulous crafting shines through, making it a cornerstone of Wishbone’s intimate storytelling. Dive into the Actor lyrics below, and feel the weight of Conan’s heart laid bare.
| Lead Vocals | Conan Gray |
| Songwriter | Conan Gray & Dan Nigro |
| Music Producer | Dan Nigro |
| Label | Republic Records |
| Release Date | August 15, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Republic Records |
Lyrics of Actor by Conan Gray
[Intro]
Ah-ah, Mm
Ah
[Verse 1]
Nobody Saw Us In The Hotel Lobby
And Nobody Saw Us With Your Sweatshirt On Me
And Nobody Saw Us Leaving Bruises On Our Necks
In A Summer Spent In A Coat Check
Nobody Wondered Where You Went All April
Like Kicking Feet Under The Whole Damn World’s Table
But My Friends Discovered When You Left Me In July
No, I Didn’t Cry, Kept The Lie Alive
[Chorus]
But The Church Bells Won’t Stop Ringing
For An Undead Wedding Day
And You’ve Spent The Summer Drinking
While I Spent It Being Erased
And I Tried To Hide The Feeling
But It Just Won’t Go Away
[Post-Chorus]
Let’s Pretend Nothing Happened, I Agree
But You’re A Much Better Actor Than Me
[Verse 2]
A Friend Of Mine Asked You, “Have You Talked To Conan?”
You Didn’t React, You Said, “I Barely Even Fucking Know Him”
You’re Saving Your Face, But You Take It Out On Your Nose
The White Wind Blows, And Now I’m Lives Ago
[Chorus]
And The Church Bells Won’t Stop Ringing
For An Undead Wedding Day
And You’ve Spent The Summer Drinking
While I Spent It Being Erased
And I Tried To Hide The Feeling
But It Just Won’t Go Away
[Post-Chorus]
Let’s Pretend Nothing Happened, I Agree
But You’re A Much Better Actor Than Me
[Bridge]
If You Ever Cared, Well, I Wouldn’t Know
Blame It On A Bad Manic Episode
When You Meet A Girl On Some Tv Show
There’s A Side Of You That She’ll Never Know
Tell All Your Friends That She’s The One
And You Can Say It’s Love
[Chorus]
But The Church Bells Won’t Stop Ringing
For An Undead Wedding Day
And You’ve Spent Your Whole Life Drinking
Oh, Drinking Me Away
And I Tried To Hide The Feeling
But I Just Can’t Lie That Way
[Post-chorus]
You Pretend Nothing Happened, I Believe
‘Cause You’re A Much Better Actor
