Masquerade

I never thought I'd find my way

back to your front door

Black paint and broken picture frames

strewn across the floor

I tore the room apart to find your name

beneath the layers of the sane

You're so confused when we're apart

How clever is the man

who spends a lifetime counting cards

to never show his hand?

In the quiet I can feel your shame

A faint familiar barricade

I can't see you

I don't hear you call

What am I fighting for?

You know I wonder who you are

when I'm not around

A king, for queen, who plays a part

or loyal in your crown

Through the doorway I see nothing's changed

the shadow of the masquerade

I don't need you

It's just been so long

how did it all go wrong?

I guess it's how the story goes...

Don't come back, I need you

Go away, I'll leave you

Hide your heart, I'll cheat you

Don't false start, I'll beat you

Through the doorway I see nothing's changed

the shadow of the masquerade