Mirror of Bruises

[Intro, Melancholic guitar] [Chorus] And I’m trapped, oh I’m trapped again In the mirror of bruises and men Every smile hides a blade within And I keep dancing, dancing in sin [Verse 1] In the corridor of schemes I’m haunted by familiar dreams A joke, a bruise, a sweet deceit I laugh while staring at defeat [Instrumental Break] [Verse 2] Velvet words and poisoned hands Another show, another stand They all applaud my clever tongue But every truth’s already hung [Instrumental Break] [Verse 3] Mockery dressed in Sunday best Confessions carved into my chest Violence hums a lullaby And still, I wink as I comply [Instrumental Break] [Chorus] And I’m trapped, oh I’m trapped again In the mirror of bruises and men Every smile hides a blade within And I keep dancing, dancing in sin [Verse 4] Shadows crawl across my wall Same old echo, same old call Every lie dressed up in lace I still wear my own disgrace [Outro, Slow fade] So here I am, still in disguise Counting tears that never dry If freedom comes, I’ll close the door Because I don’t believe anymore