Silly philosophical stuff running 'round my brain.
The Masque by R. Campbell
Who you think I am, is what I choose to show
Cool exterior, confidence, bravado
It's all illusion, stuff that I just borrow
A salesman's pitch to bolster up my fragile ego
I didn't mean to, I was just unsure
A little acceptance, to start with was the lure
Some silly fear I'd be nothing but obscure
Jus' want to fit in and be at ease and secure
I didn't know what I was doing
When I put the masque on
I didn't know the cost of hiding
Identity withdrawn
I didn't factor in the closing
Of the "me" from hereon
Lost myself when I put the masque on
I didn't know what I was doing
When I put the masque on
I didn't know the cost of hiding
Identity withdrawn
I didn't factor in the closing
Of the "me" from hereon
Lost myself when I put the masque on
And now I'd like to know, who I really am
Outside all expectations, get past my own sham
No self delusion, away with the facade
Looking in the mirror I don't want to see a fraud
Shouldn't be to difficult, just let it come on out
Who I really am, let go of all the doubt
Tried the delusion, time for another route
Kind of excited to find what I'm all about
I didn't know what I was doing
When I put the masque on
I didn't know the cost of hiding
Identity withdrawn
I didn't factor in the closing
Of the "me" from hereon
Lost myself when I put the masque on
Yes I lost myself when I put the masque on