The Hero's Mask

[Verse] Silver-tongued shadow man Wearing the mask of a hero’s plan They cheer my name I play the game But my hands still shake my soul feels shame Running from the flames I lit A coward’s heart wrapped up in wit I smile wide I strike the pose But in my gut the fear still grows [Prechorus] Do they see it do they know Behind the mask the fear I show [Chorus] I’m no hero no shining knight Just a shadow dodging the fight The hero’s mask the crowd believes But I know it’s lies beneath my sleeves [Verse 2] Ladies love the tale I spin The rogue they think they see within But my charm’s a shield my wit’s a blade To keep their eyes from where I’ve strayed I kiss their hands I wear the grin But the guilt it crawls beneath my skin A jester’s act a painted face A fraud’s retreat from disgrace