[ Verse 1 ] Every day I wear a mask Behind it I try to be. Everything to everyone. Crippled by what is expected of me. [ Verse 2 ] It is a mask of my creation A feigned smile and personality. I hope it's working out for you. I'll be damned if it is for me. [ Pre-Chrous ] I'll show no cracks in my facade. Because I can't let nothing bother me. As far as you and everyone else knows. The mask I wear is me. [ Chorus ] I'll stand my ground. And force it down. Of all that troubles me. This mask you see? It's just me. Or, as much as I'll allow you to see. And that's just fine by me. And that's just fine by me. [ Verse 3 ] I wear my mask tightly So tightly I can barely breathe While I suffocate in self doubt. All you'll see is the best of me. [ Verse 4] My mask hides my imperfections. All my inadequacies. While It keeps you out of my own head. What it traps inside is me. [ Bridge ] I can take it. Even if I must fake it. Of all that troubles me. This mask I bear Is for as much you As it is a mask for me. [ Pre-Chrous ] I'll show no cracks in my facade. Because I can't let nothing bother me. As far as you and everyone else knows. The mask I wear is me. [ Chorus ] I'll stand my ground. And force it down. Of all that troubles me. This mask you see? It's just me. Or, as much as I'll allow you to see. And that's just fine by me. And that's just fine by me. [Outro] You strive to make everyone happy Ignoring what really hurts You're everything to everyone. Forgetting to start with yourself first You gotta start with yourself first You gotta start with yourself first
