[Intro l] Do you trust what you see? Or do you love the mask More than the man underneath? Ha... ha... [Verse 1] Tell me, what would you see If I showed you only half of me? If I cannot give you every part Would you still believe this foolish heart? Would you hold me when the lights go black Or leave me with the mask I can't take back? [Pre-Chorus] Come a little closer, don't be shy Look into the shadows of my eyes There are things I never dare confess But could you trust me any less? [Chorus] Real or fake? Come on, take a guess. What am I hiding underneath this tenderness? Real or fake? Tell me, do you know How much of what I say is truth, and what I won't show? Real or fake? Secrets in my veins A thousand little lies beneath the velvet and the chains Real or fake? There's one thing I have never lied about— You've always had my heart. [Verse 2] Every word's a little masquerade Every smile conceals a choice I've made If I tell you everything I know Would you stay, or would you let me go? If the truth is something you can't bear Would you rather have a beautiful nightmare? [Pre-Chorus] Come a little closer, don't be shy Look into the shadows of my eyes There are things I never dare confess But could you trust me any less? [Chorus] Real or fake? Come on, take a guess. What am I hiding underneath this tenderness? Real or fake? Tell me, do you know How much of what I say is truth, and what I won't show? Real or fake? Secrets in my veins A thousand little lies beneath the velvet and the chains Real or fake? There's one thing I have never lied about— You've always had my heart. [Bridge l] What if my truth is not enough? What if my love is made of broken stuff? I never promised I was innocent I never said my heart was heaven-sent [Orchestral Build — Spoken, then sung] So, Look me in the eye. Real... or fake? You tell me, darling. Do you believe me when I say I love you? For once... Don't doubt me. ...Or do. [final Chorus] Real or fake? Come on, take a guess. What am I hiding underneath this tenderness? Real or fake? Tell me, do you know How much of what I say is truth, and what I won't show? Real or fake? Secrets in my veins A thousand little lies beneath the velvet and the chains Real or fake? There's one thing I have never lied about— You've always had my heart.
