Camouflage
Unveiling the Pain: Lara Fabian's "Camouflage" Message
Lyrics
It isn't funny to see people fall
Expressing the lack of humor in witnessing people's failures and struggles.
Where is the humor when they hit the wall
Questioning the presence of humor when individuals face obstacles and challenges.
Clowns get ready for their scars and bruises
Referring to clowns preparing for physical injuries and marks as they put on a happy facade.
When they paint that smile on their face
Highlighting the contradiction of painting a smile on one's face while experiencing pain.
We never see the real, real pain
Pointing out the concealment of real pain behind a disguise or false appearance.
It hides behind the masquerade
Describing the pain hiding behind a masquerade or deceptive outward appearance.
For fear the crowd's applause dies out
Explaining the fear of losing applause from the crowd if true emotions are revealed.
If they see a tear roll down
Describing the reluctance to show tears, fearing a negative reaction from the audience.
Why do we hide
Posing a question about the reason for concealing true feelings.
Camouflage
Introducing the concept of "Camouflage" as a metaphor for hiding one's true self.
Why do we hide
Repeating the question about the motive behind concealing emotions.
I wonder if a really am that brave
Expressing doubt about personal courage to reveal true feelings.
To take the risk and wipe it all away
Contemplating the risk involved in exposing and addressing personal struggles.
Expose my heart in true and honest colors
Expressing the idea of revealing one's authentic self and emotions.
Reveal the darker side I've never shown
Acknowledging the existence of a hidden, darker side that has not been shown before.
We never see the real, real pain
Reiterating the concealment of real pain behind a deceptive facade.
It hides behind the masquerade
Highlighting the ongoing theme of pain hidden behind a masquerade.
For fear the crowd's applause dies out
Reiterating the fear of losing applause if true emotions are revealed to the audience.
If they see a tear roll down
Describing the fear of a negative response if tears are visible to the crowd.
Why do we hide
Repeating the question about the motivation for hiding true feelings.
Camouflage
Reintroducing the concept of "Camouflage" as a symbol for concealing one's true self.
Why do we hide
Repeating the question about the rationale behind concealing emotions.
Camouflage
Concluding with the repetition of the word "Camouflage" and its significance.
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