I wear a mask upon my face
I hide my truth, I hide my place
I reach for peace, I fight the strife
I’ll wear the ugliest mask of life

To turn away the staring eyes
That linger long, that love to pry
At all my madness, all my pain
I’ll throw that mask into the rain

Let them step on me, spit, deride
Let them think I’ve lost my pride
They comfort themselves up high
While I’m stuck low beneath the sky

I’ll live my life away from show
With the few I love, the ones I know
No need to prove, no need to glare
I’m safe behind the mask I wear

I’ll leave in silence, no one near
With those I love, the ones I care
To hidden hills, away from dust
I’ll live my life in quiet trust

No need to shine, no need to fight
No need to prove what’s in my might
I feel a spark that burns inside
A flame no mask can ever hide

Let them step on me, spit, deride
Let them think I’ve lost my pride
They comfort themselves up high
While I’m stuck low beneath the sky

I’ll live my life away from show
With the few I love, the ones I know
No need to prove, no need to glare
I’m safe behind the mask I wear

And I’m thankful for that spark
It keeps me strong, it lights the dark
So most of their unthinking eyes
Can never see, can never pry

I’ll live my life away from show
With the few I love, the ones I know
No need to prove, no need to glare
I’m safe behind the mask I wear