I'm tired of playing these games
Day after day it's the same
Hiding who I truly am
Behind this mask, a twisted sham
Faking these smiles on my face
Trying so hard to earn their grace
Longing for others' warm embrace
But is this really me or a lie I can't erase?
Who is this person I've become?
A stranger acting, having some fun?
Or have I allowed the world to overcome?
Is this the life my heart truly wants to run?
No! It's time I took a stand
Defined myself with my own hand
Not through others' demands or reprimands
Time to remove this burdensome mask's bands
Say goodbye to this act I've played
For far too long I was betrayed
By thinking this was just life's way
When really I was merely astray
Who is this person I've become?
A stranger acting, having some fun?
Or have I allowed the world to overcome?
Is this the life my heart truly wants to run?
No! It's time I took a stand
Defined myself with my own hand
Not through others' demands or reprimands
Time to remove this burdensome mask's bands
Oh, the freedom I've found
By unveiling the real me all around
No more living lives for others' pleasure
I'll walk my own path, on that you can measure
Now I know who I've become
My true self, no acting done
Never again will I be overcome
This life's mine to define, all said and done
Yes, I'll stand firm in my own beliefs
Define my worth, find self-relief
Never bending to others' mischiefs
Unmasked at last, no more mask-grief!