Broken Masquerade
Behind the Smile: Unveiling the Broken Masquerade
Lyrics
Today seems like any other day
Expressing a sense of routine or normalcy in the speaker's life.
A painted smile that is put on display
Describing a facade with a smile painted on, presented to the outside world.
A living hero with his power play
Referring to the speaker as a hero in society, possibly due to societal expectations or responsibilities.
Yet this hero, inside, wastes away
Despite the hero image, the speaker is suffering internally or emotionally.
But this world will never know
Highlighting the contrast between the external appearance and the internal struggles.
Just because everything seems well
Warning that appearances can be deceptive, and things may be deteriorating.
Doesn’t mean it’s not going to hell
Acknowledging that the world or situation is not as good as it may seem.
I’m bottled up so no one knows
Keeping emotions hidden from others, possibly due to fear or societal pressure.
Just because I seem so mundane
Despite outward appearances, the speaker feels ordinary or unremarkable.
Doesn’t mean that I feel the same
Challenging the assumption that external demeanor reflects internal emotions.
These wounds inside will never show
Indicating internal emotional wounds that are not visible to others.
So you don’t know
Reiterating the hidden nature of the speaker's emotional struggles.
As I clock in for my nine-to-five
Describing the speaker's mundane work routine.
I kick this masquerade in overdrive
Intensifying the act of putting on a false front or facade.
A simple plan in life that I’ve contrived
Outlining a plan to create an illusion of vitality and happiness.
To give the illusion that I’m still alive
Expressing the desire to seem alive despite internal struggles.
But this world will never know
Repeating the idea that the external world remains unaware of the internal pain.
I hide it deep so it won’t show
Emphasizing the effort to conceal emotions deeply.
Just because everything seems well
Reiterating that appearances can be deceiving, and things may be falling apart.
Doesn’t mean it’s not going to hell
Underlining the internal struggles hidden from external view.
I’m bottled up so no one knows
Continuing to keep emotions bottled up and concealed.
Just because I seem so mundane
Despite seeming ordinary, the speaker is dealing with significant internal emotions.
Doesn’t mean that I feel the same
Challenging assumptions about the speaker's emotional state based on external appearance.
These wounds inside will never show
Repeating the idea of hidden emotional wounds.
So you don’t know
Reiterating the secrecy of the speaker's internal struggles.
This is how it’s supposed to be
Expressing a desire for others not to worry about the speaker.
Don’t want you worrying about me
Prioritizing the appearance of well-being over genuine concern from others.
The less you know, the greater is my show
Highlighting the theatrical aspect of maintaining a facade.
Just because everything seems well
Repeating the warning that external appearances can be deceptive.
Doesn’t mean it’s not going to hell
Stressing the hidden struggles despite the illusion of well-being.
I’m bottled up so no one knows
Continuing to keep emotions bottled up and concealed.
Just because I seem so mundane
Reiterating the challenge of understanding the speaker's true emotional state.
Doesn’t mean that I feel the same
Challenging assumptions about the speaker's emotional state based on external appearance.
These wounds inside will never show
Repeating the idea of hidden emotional wounds.
So you don’t know
Emphasizing the continued secrecy of the speaker's internal struggles.
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