‘Behind the Mask’ is an emotionally charged song that dives deep into the struggles of feeling sad all the time, battling negative thoughts, and the necessity of putting on a brave face for the world. With poignant lyrics and powerful melodies, this collaboration captures the complexity of mental health and the facades people create to hide their true feelings. It's an anthem for anyone who feels alone in their sadness and seeks comfort in knowing they are not alone.
Verse 1:
I wake up every morning,
With shadows in my mind,
The sun might be shining,
But I’m living in a bind.
Pre-Chorus:
I smile at all the strangers,
Like everything's okay,
But inside I'm breaking,
Just a game that I play.
Chorus:
Behind the mask, I’m falling apart,
Hiding my bruised and battered heart.
Pretending to be fine, don’t you see?
These thoughts are drowning me.
Verse 2:
I scroll through all the pictures,
Everyone seems so bright,
But they don’t know the battles
That I fight deep every night.
Pre-Chorus:
I laugh at every joke,
Like I’ve got it all made,
But deep down I'm screaming,
Just a child, afraid.
Chorus:
Behind the mask, I’m falling apart,
Hiding my bruised and battered heart.
Pretending to be fine, don’t you see?
These thoughts are drowning me.
Bridge:
Will I ever break free from these chains?
Or be stuck in this loop of my pain?
I reach out for hope, but it slips away,
How long till I find my way?
Final Chorus:
Behind the mask, the tears, they pour,
I can’t keep pretending anymore.
Just want to be seen, just want to be free,
I need to find the real me.
Outro:
So here’s my truth, I’ll set it free,
These heavy thoughts, they don’t define me.
Turning the page, I’ll break the glass,
No more hiding, I’ll drop the mask.
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Being sad all the time, having bad thoughts, and putting up a front for people, a song with strong feelings and words
Taylor Swift, Tate Mcrae