Masquerade
Albert Ojeda Lyrics
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Lemonade
Pool boys
Butlers
Live-in maids
Beach front obscene dogs of war
Play pretend on the floor
Yacht club parties
Don't Ask
Don't Tell
Close the doors
Over exposed renegades
Hot and heavy switchblades
Cut us open
Light knife
Let's get sweaty
Night life
Dance for the camera
Play charades
Pretty girls play endless games
Drink for attention
Tailor-made
Pretty boys live masquerades
Neon lights and cigarettes
That's how we live life no regrets
Sun kissed creatures of the night
Begging you to hold us tight
Jager bombs
Jello shots
Dancing till our clothes come off
Over exposed renegades
Hot and heavy switchblades
Cut us open
Light knife
Let's get sweaty
Night life
Dance for the camera
Play charades
Pretty girls play endless games
Drink for attention
Tailor-made
Pretty boys live masquerades
Human nature, So complex
Make that money; Then have sex
Party die hard; Party die fast
But will that pretty face really last?
Save the limitation for the cheap imitation
Don't like what I got to say then change the station
Feel the ground tremble
Oh my God
Tear down the Orange Curtain
We're all just frauds
Dance for the camera
Play charades
Pretty girls play endless games
Drink for attention
Tailor-made
Pretty boys live masquerades
We're all just filthy renegades
Getting lit and getting paid
We're all just filthy renegades
Living in a masquerade
The lyrics of "Masquerade" by Albert Ojeda delve into the facade and superficiality of a glamorous and extravagant lifestyle. The imagery of picket fences, lemonade, pool boys, butlers, and live-in maids sets the scene of a luxurious and privileged world where appearances are everything. The reference to beachfront obscenities and yacht club parties conveys a sense of excess and decadence, where people play pretend and engage in lavish gatherings while keeping secrets behind closed doors.
The verses mention overexposed renegades and hot and heavy switchblades, suggesting a sense of rebellion and danger lurking beneath the glamorous facade. The lines "Cut us open, light knife, let's get sweaty, night life" hint at a darker and more intense side to the party scene, where boundaries are blurred and inhibitions are shed in the pursuit of pleasure and excitement.
The chorus emphasizes the performance aspect of this lifestyle, where people dance for the camera, play charades, and engage in games for attention. The references to neon lights, cigarettes, Jager bombs, and Jello shots paint a picture of a hedonistic and reckless existence, where individuals seek thrills and temporary highs in the midst of chaos and indulgence.
As the song progresses, it delves deeper into the internal struggles and contradictions within this world. The lyrics touch on themes of human nature, materialism, and the fleeting nature of physical beauty. The lines "Party die hard, party die fast, but will that pretty face really last?" reflect on the transience of youth and beauty, questioning the sustainability of a lifestyle built on superficiality and excess.
Ultimately, the song concludes with a realization that beneath the glitz and glamour lies a hollow emptiness, where individuals are trapped in a cycle of deception and self-destruction. The repeated refrain of "we're all just filthy renegades living in a masquerade" drives home the idea that behind the mask of privilege and luxury, everyone is flawed and struggling to find authenticity in a world obsessed with appearances.
Line by Line Meaning
Picket fences
Appearances of wealth and perfection
Lemonade
Summertime refreshment and indulgence
Pool boys
Stereotypical luxury and leisure
Butlers
Symbol of servitude and wealth
Live-in maids
Luxury lifestyle with domestic help
Beach front obscene dogs of war
Conflict and aggression in privileged settings
Play pretend on the floor
Engaging in false realities and role-playing
Yacht club parties
Exclusive gatherings of the elite
Ballroom floors
Elegant settings for social events
Don't Ask
Avoiding uncomfortable questions
Don't Tell
Keeping secrets to maintain appearances
Close the doors
Secrecy and privacy in high-society
Over exposed renegades
Rebels who have revealed too much
Hot and heavy switchblades
Dangerous and intense personalities
Cut us open
Vulnerability and exposing the truth
Light knife
A sharp object that illuminates reality
Let's get sweaty
Engage in intense physical activity
Night life
Thriving after dark social scene
Dance for the camera
Performing for public approval
Play charades
Masking intentions and true feelings
Pretty girls play endless games
Women engaging in superficial interactions
Drink for attention
Seeking validation through alcohol
Tailor-made
Customized to fit a desired image
Pretty boys live masquerades
Men hiding their true selves behind a facade
Human nature, So complex
The intricate and unpredictable aspect of humanity
Make that money; Then have sex
Pursue material wealth and pleasure
Party die hard; Party die fast
Intense and short-lived lifestyle of wild partying
But will that pretty face really last?
Questioning the longevity of physical attractiveness
Save the limitation for the cheap imitation
Avoid settling for mediocrity or impostors
Don't like what I got to say then change the station
If my truth is uncomfortable, look away
Feel the ground tremble
Sensing instability or impending change
Oh my God
Expressing shock or disbelief
Tear down the Orange Curtain
Expose hidden truths or falsehoods
We're all just frauds
Everyone is pretending or deceitful
We're all just filthy renegades
All part of rebellious and immoral behavior
Getting lit and getting paid
Indulging in substances and material gains
Living in a masquerade
Existing behind a facade or disguise
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Written by: Albert Ojeda
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