Window Shutters Drawn

[Verse] The old screen door creaks as it swings on by, Within these walls, a man does lie, With a TV glare that lights up the night, When the world goes dark, he hides from sight. [Verse 2] In the quiet town where gossip reigns, There’s a secret life that he maintains, Lonely hearts find solace in the glow, Of a pastime folks aren’t meant to know. [Chorus] With window shutters drawn and the lights turned low, He escapes to a place where fantasies flow, In the humble home on the edge of the street, Lies a man chasing dreams he'll never meet. [Verse 3] Behind the scenes of a nine-to-five, There's a part of him that comes alive, But in the daylight, he'll wear a mask, Concealing the truth’s a daunting task. [Bridge] In a world full of judging eyes, He hides what only his heart belies, Within the sanctum of his own domain, He finds a heaven for his secret pain. [Verse 4] The preacher speaks of sin and love, Above, the stars align above, But in the shadows of his own device, He finds a fleeting paradise.