(Verse 1) The fractures spread beneath the skin, a silent, sinking in A battle raging on the inside, a war I'll never win So I am raising up the flag, the one that's bleached of white I'm finally surrendering, giving up the endless fight (Chorus) But you will never see the trial, the miles behind my eyes Just hidden by this fake, broken smile It's just a mask I learned to wear, a skill I've mastered well To hide the hollow, dark despair, a story I can't tell (Verse 2) I find a piece of perfect peace, a moment crystal clear A silence when the turmoils cease, and I forget the fear I think, "At last, you've got it right," and hold it in my hands so tight I think I've finally won the light, and made it through the night (Chorus) But you will never see the trial, the miles behind my eyes Just hidden by this fake, broken smile It's just a mask I learned to wear, a skill I've mastered well To hide the hollow, dark despair, a story I can't tell (Bridge) But then a switch inside me flips, a whisper in my ear I let the precious moment slip, and feed upon the fear I find a way to make it fall, I watch it crumble, watch it crawl I make my happiness feel small, 'til I have lost it all It happens every time I care... I turn the sweet and bright to air. (Final Chorus - more intense, with building drums and emotion) And you will NEVER see the trial! The miles behind my eyes! Just hidden by this fake, broken smile! It's just this mask I have to wear, this curse I know so well! To hide the bottomless despair, my own self-made hell! (Outro) So I'll just wear the cracked disguise... The vacant look behind my eyes... The world just sees a tired face... And not the void... it tries... to erase...
