I've got to find a way to trick myself and think everything's OK.

Until then, I will fool you all.

The simple things, I'll never let you see.

Impossible to get away from me.

Way up close, I can see them all.


If a lie could save my sanity,

Every thing I tell myself

Is for the sake of saving me.

Like a child, I must pretend.

'Cause in a world of make-believe,

This bullshit life comes to an end.


If I hide these scars,

Would you see how happy all this makes me?

I hope this mask is fooling you.

Tricking myself is hard to do.


My face is battered; my spirit's broke.

I barely breathe; it's pride I choke.

Down on my knees, I'll never let you know.

The simple things, I'll never let you see.

Impossible to get away from me.

Way up close, I can't see them all.


If a lie could save my sanity,

Every thing I tell myself

Is for the sake of saving me.

Like a child, I must pretend.

'Cause in a world of make-believe,

This bullshit life comes to an end.


If I hide these scars,

Would you see how happy all this makes me?

I hope this mask is fooling you.

Tricking myself is hard to do.