2We smile and laugh
We all look the same
Pretty and perfect
We all play this game
We dance 'cause we're told
We must to fit in
Our masks tied so tight
A big flawless grin
Suffocating, suffocating
Try to take a breath
The noose of our own making pulls
So tight around our necks
And yet there you are
Mask held in your hand
It falls to the floor
Like rain on the sand
No longer dancing
You stand in their way
Turning, they laugh at
Your imperfect face
Suffocating, suffocating
Try to take a breath
The noose of their own making pulls
So tight around their necks
You don't seem to care
You look with clear eyes
At our stupid game
And our stupid lies
And turning to me
You hold out your hand
I took it, though why
I don't understand
Suffocating, suffocating
Try to take a breath
The noose of my own making pulls
So tight around my neck
Eyes close
Quiet mind
Breathe deep
Dark shines
Together we danced
And I know they stared
Your eyes fixed on mine
And mine fixed on theirs
Gazed into my eyes
Though I turned away
I don't wear the mask
It's glued to my face
Suffocating, suffocating
Try to take a breath
It's useless to stop trying though
'Cause I've got nothing left
My mask is my shield
So that they won't see
The soul that's within
That's buried beneath
You took off my mask
It fell to the floor
And as they looked on
We walked out the door
Suffocating, suffocating
Try to take a breath
The noose of their own making pulls
It's tight around their necks
Still they are dancing
Together alone
They're playing their game
They're killing their souls
And we are still free
To no longer hide
My eyes fixed on yours
And yours fixed on mine
Suffocating, suffocating
Try to take a breath
The noose of my own making slips
It's loose across my neck