masquerade ball

(Verse 1) City lights and smoky bars, a world of clinking glass, Faces hidden behind smiles, a never-ending farce. I played the part, the socialite, with charm and wit to spare, But beneath the polished surface, there was an emptiness to bear. (Chorus) The masquerade ball, a swirling symphony of lies, Where everyone's pretending, with mischief in their eyes. I wore a thousand faces, to fit the shifting scene, But lost myself within the crowd, a ghost that's never seen. (Verse 2) Small talk and empty laughter, conversations light as air, I danced along the surface, never letting down my hair. Afraid to show the real me, the thoughts that filled my head, So I hid behind a mask instead, and wished I was in bed. (Chorus) The masquerade ball, a swirling symphony of lies, Where everyone's pretending, with mischief in their eyes. I wore a thousand faces, to fit the shifting scene, But lost myself within the crowd, a ghost that's never seen. (Bridge) One day the music faltered, the lights began to dim, And in the sudden silence, I saw myself within. No longer just a puppet, on strings of expectation, I stepped out of the shadows, into self-liberation. (Bridge) One day the music faltered, the lights began to dim, And in the sudden silence, I saw myself within. No longer just a puppet, on strings of expectation, I stepped out of the shadows, into self-liberation. (Chorus) Behind the glass, I saw my reflection true, No longer distorted, the colors shining through. The mask was just a shield, to protect a gentle soul, Now I break it open, and let my true self unfold. (Outro) The city lights still glitter, the music softly plays, But now I walk among them, in a more honest daze. No need for borrowed faces, no need to hide or fear, I'll show the world my true self, and hold my head up clear.