The Mask

[Instrumental Intro] [Verse 1] I'm tired of playing these games Day after day it's the same Hiding who I truly am Behind this mask, a twisted sham [Instrumental Solo] Faking these smiles on my face Trying so hard to earn their grace Longing for others' warm embrace But is this really me or a lie I can't erase? [Instrumental Solo] [Chorus] Who is this person I've become? A stranger acting, having some fun? Or have I allowed the world to overcome? Is this the life my heart truly wants to run? [Instrumental Solo] No! It's time I took a stand Defined myself with my own hand Not through others' demands or reprimands Time to remove this burdensome mask's bands [Instrumental Solo] [Verse 2] Say goodbye to this act I've played For far too long I was betrayed By thinking this was just life's way When really I was merely astray [Instrumental Solo] [Chorus] Who is this person I've become? A stranger acting, having some fun? Or have I allowed the world to overcome? Is this the life my heart truly wants to run? [Instrumental Solo] No! It's time I took a stand Defined myself with my own hand Not through others' demands or reprimands Time to remove this burdensome mask's bands [Instrumental Solo] [Bridge] Oh, the freedom I've found By unveiling the real me all around No more living lives for others' pleasure I'll walk my own path, on that you can measure [Instrumental Solo] [Chorus] Now I know who I've become My true self, no acting done Never again will I be overcome This life's mine to define, all said and done [Instrumental Solo] Yes, I'll stand firm in my own beliefs Define my worth, find self-relief Never bending to others' mischiefs Unmasked at last, no more mask-grief! [Instrumental Solo] [End]