Donning a sweet contented mask
Acquiring bliss, a grueling task
Adoring a regretful past
Wondering how long it can lastFrequenting a cold empty void
And fearing I am paranoid
Obeying this despondent way
The crumbling hopes, the price to payContorted veil of false fulfillment
So easily explained away, explained awayNothing changes the future past
Pretending to the very last
Contorted veil of false fulfillment
So easily explained awayDriving onward must gratify
I'm posing in a satisfied lie
Disregarding this emptiness
And settling now for so much lessContorted veil of false fulfillment
So easily explained awayDonning a sweet contented mask
Acquiring bliss a grueling task
Nothing changes the future past
Pretending to the very lastContorted veil of false fulfillment
So easily explained away, explained away
Explained away