Put the face on, the one with the hinges. The plastic smile that you bought for the fringe. Don’t act like you didn't get the invite. It’s a long walk under the cold light. Zip it up, tight to the throat. Keep the panic inside your skin-tight boat. The invitations were sent out in blood. Now we’re all just sinking into the mud. Don't forget to bring the costume. The one that hides the smell of the room. Wear the mask until the plastic melts. Like everybody else. Like everybody fucking else. You’re doing that thing again, with your thumbs. Waiting for the beat, but it never comes. Strip the layers, find the hollow core. Is this what you really signed up for? The fabric’s cheap and it’s starting to tear. But no one’s looking, so why do you care? Just keep the headpiece straight. Before they close the gate. It’s a disguise. It’s all lies. The buttons are popping. The seams are all dropping. You’re naked underneath the polyester. Let it rot, let it fester. Is it working? Are you blending in? With your rented grin? Don't forget to bring the costume. The one that hides the smell of the room. Wear the mask until the plastic melts. Like everybody else. Like everybody fucking else. Just a suit. Just a skin. Let the cold. In. (Don't forget) (Don't forget) (The zip is stuck)
