Song meaning of The Show by Niall Horan

Ah, yes. "The Show" by Niall Horan. The lyrics tell us that life is like a board game and a dance floor. Confused yet? Stick with me. The song goes on to say that mistakes and heartbreaks are okay, but time flies, so hurry up if you have plans. Then we get to the chorus where Niall asks us, "If everything was easy, how would we know how to fake a show and paint a smile?". Deep, man, deep. Also, apparently, we're blinded by the lights and we're not ready for the ride. But, don't worry, we just need to hold tight and get ready for it. All in all, I think Niall's message is to enjoy the good things in life because they're not always easy to come by. Or maybe he's just warning us about the dangers of staring at the sun. Who knows?