Troubled Soul

Mask

I'm wearing a mask so I don't feel like me
My smile is a disguise so that's what people see
On the inside I feel dead but on the out you can't tell
On the inside I feel lost and empty I feel trapped my mind is a cell
I try and put on a brave face I try to be alright
But who doesn't get tired of pretending and putting up a fight
Tired of putting up a fight just to smile
When it never lasts long just a little while
I'm wearing a mask and I'm hiding behind it
The truth is to painful I hope no one ever finds it
Because it's hard to pull off the mask and show people the real me
That would mean letting people know letting them in I would have to reveal me
I guess I'm just not ready to pull it off and face it
Even though I'd rather not open up my memories I'd much rather erase it
But the day will come when I know I'll no longer hide
Ill face my demons and wear my real smile with pride