why can't i see beyond your mask?
"this is halloween, halloween, halloween..."
halloween has come and past
my dear, the time has come to hang up the mask
what mask? It is only me-
i want to see what is beyond
the porcelain perfect makeup
and all your paper smiles
this is for your own good
for your safety
for your wellbeing
i want to know
don't get too close
it's dark inside
and i haven't got a light
i'm not afraid of the dark, my love
you might not like what you find
i'm not afraid
there are lots of scary things in here
dragons and beasties
and knives
and fire
and there is no light for days
i wear this mask to protect you
to keep you safe from these demons inside
it's all for you, don't you see?
i wear this mask because i love you
you're not listening to me
you stubborn fool
i'll slay the dragons-
they're invincible-
knives dull over time-
these knives are sharpened daily-
i'll put out the fire-
this fire is greek, unable to die-
i'll bring with me a flashlight-
batteries die-
i don't care, i don't care
i'm not afraid
i am strong
and i love you
so please take off your mask
i want to see beyond
the makeup
the paper smiles
the false laughs
listen-
do you want to hear a secret, my love?
i can see your eyes through the holes in your mask
there is infinite sadness in those eyes
i know pandora took it all from you
but i believe that in your heart hope still remains
there is nothing left for me-
i want to see you without the mask
wearing a diamond smile
and laughing with conviction
my darling, my love, light of my life
i love you
and i am not afraid
i wear this mask to protect you
to keep you safe from these demons inside
it's all for you, don't you see?
i wear this mask because i love you
