A poignant exploration of the struggle between authenticity and the pressure to conform in a relationship, 'A Mask I Wear' delves into the emotional turmoil of feeling trapped and guilt-ridden while being coerced into a false identity. It resonates deeply with anyone who has ever felt the strain of hiding their true self for the sake of love.
Verse 1:
In the shadows, I linger, watching the facade unfold,
Chasing whispers in the dark, truth remains untold.
You paint my heart in colors that I cannot comprehend,
Underneath the weight of your love, I break and bend.
Chorus:
I’m a stranger in my skin, forced to wear this mask,
Memories fade like echoes, but you never ask.
You cast the chains of guilt, and I’m drowning in despair,
In this charade of love, does anyone really care?
Verse 2:
Every smile feels borrowed, every word feels out of place,
In your eyes, I’m a puppet, lost in your embrace.
You say it’s love, but I feel it tearing me apart,
This version of myself can’t be the better part.
Chorus:
I’m a stranger in my skin, forced to wear this mask,
Memories fade like echoes, but you never ask.
You cast the chains of guilt, and I’m drowning in despair,
In this charade of love, does anyone really care?
Bridge:
Is it me or the mirror that you wish to create?
A portrait of perfection, but I’m filled with hate.
Guilt weighs on my heart, and it’s screaming to be free,
But in this war for my soul, will you ever see me?
Chorus:
I’m a stranger in my skin, forced to wear this mask,
Memories fade like echoes, but you never ask.
You cast the chains of guilt, and I’m drowning in despair,
In this charade of love, does anyone really care?
Outro:
So I’ll shed this skin tonight, reveal the truth within,
And if your love can’t hold me, let the real love begin.
I’m breaking free from shadows, from the weight of all you’ve done,
No longer just your vision, I am finally anyone.
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I’m in a relationship where I am being forced to be someone I am not. I am made to feel guilty for this
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