[Verse 1] Found it in a dusty shop, behind a curtain, half-off price A bodysuit of mystery, with curves and heels and spice Didn’t read the label, just zipped it up with glee Said, “One night as a goddess — that’s enough for me!” [Verse 2 – Joyful tone] The ballroom lit like fire, I floated through the haze Champagne and velvet laughter, a hundred hungry gaze I danced with masked admirers, I kissed a silver fan And fell asleep in satin — not quite the man I am [Chorus 1 – Panicking tone] But I forgot the powder, baby, now I’m stuck this way Woke up in a stranger’s skin, and it won’t peel away Had my moment at the ball, now I’m payin’ every day In heels and hips and lipstick — the masquerade won’t fade [Verse 3 - Relieved tone] Monday morning panic, coffee spills and stares My boss said, “Welcome, miss,” I just froze mid-stairs Borrowed clothes from HR, made up a brand new name And somehow nailed the meeting — maybe I’m not the same? [Chorus 2] Yeah, I forgot the powder, baby, now I’m livin’ this charade But maybe it’s not punishment — maybe it’s an upgrade I walk the world in someone new, and feel a different shade Of power, grace, and something more — the masquerade remade [Bridge] I used to laugh at mirrors, now I linger there instead I used to fake a smile, now I raise my head There’s freedom in the fiction, and truth beneath the lace I lost a version of myself — and found a softer place [Chorus 3 – more cheerful] So I forgot the powder, baby, but maybe that’s okay I danced into a story that I’m still writin’ today The suit won’t come off easy, but I’m not tryin’ to escape I’m more than just a costume — I’m the choice I didn’t make [Outro – open ended] Found the powder yesterday, in the pocket of my coat Held it in my hand a while, then let it go afloat Maybe I’ll use it someday, or maybe I’ll just stay In heels and hips and lipstick — and live it my own way
