This Masquerade
Carpenters(카펜터스) Lyrics
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This lonely game we play
Looking for the right words to say
Searching but not finding
Understanding anyway
We're lost in this masquerade
Both afraid to say we're just too far away
We tried to talk it over
But the words got in the way
We're lost inside this lonely game we play
Thoughts of leaving disappear
Each time I see your eyes
And no matter how hard I try
To understand the reason
Why we carry on this way
And we're lost in this masquerade
We tried to talk it over
But the words got in the way
We're lost inside this lonely game we play
Thoughts of leaving disappear
Each time I see your eyes
And no matter how hard I try
To understand the reason
Why we carry on this way
And we're lost in this masquerade
We're lost in a masquerade
The Carpenters’ “This Masquerade” is a poignant and introspective song that delves into the complexities and confusion that arise in romantic relationships. The lyrics describe a relationship that has lost its initial spark and is now plagued by unresolved issues and misunderstandings. The singer expresses frustration at not being able to find the right words to communicate her feelings, leading to them being “lost in this masquerade”. The couple is “both afraid to say we’re just too far away”, indicating that they are emotionally distant and struggling to connect. Yet, despite the difficulties, the singer finds herself unable to leave, as each time she sees her partner’s eyes, “thoughts of leaving disappear”.
The repeated refrain “we’re lost in this masquerade” suggests that the couple is putting on a façade, masking their true feelings and struggling to be authentic with each other. The song is deeply poignant as it encourages listeners to reflect on their own relationships and whether they are truly happy, or simply trapped in a game of emotional avoidance.
Line by Line Meaning
Are we really happy with
Are we truly content with
This lonely game we play
The solitary match we continue to partake in
Looking for the right words to say
Searching for the accurate words to express
Searching but not finding
Hunting but coming up empty-handed
Understanding anyway
Cognizant, yet still perplexed
We're lost in this masquerade
We're adrift in this charade
Both afraid to say we're just too far away
Both frightened to admit that we're distant
From being close together from the start
Never truly being near each other to begin with
We tried to talk it over
We made an effort to discuss it
But the words got in the way
But the dialogue became a hindrance
We're lost inside this lonely game we play
We're uncertain inside this lonely competition we participate in
Thoughts of leaving disappear
Thoughts of departing vanish
Each time I see your eyes
Whenever I look into your eyes
And no matter how hard I try
Despite my best efforts
To understand the reason
To comprehend the motive
Why we carry on this way
Why we continue like this
We're lost in this masquerade
We're adrift in this charade
We tried to talk it over
We made an effort to discuss it
But the words got in the way
But the dialogue became a hindrance
We're lost inside this lonely game we play
We're uncertain inside this lonely competition we participate in
Thoughts of leaving disappear
Thoughts of departing vanish
Each time I see your eyes
Whenever I look into your eyes
And no matter how hard I try
Despite my best efforts
To understand the reason
To comprehend the motive
Why we carry on this way
Why we continue like this
We're lost in this masquerade
We're adrift in this charade
Lyrics © Reservoir One Music, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: LEON RUSSELL
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@HotRodBill99
Besides Karen's perfect pitch angelic voice, Richard's piano is absolutely amazing and his arrangements are brilliant. There is nothing today that compares to this. Pure magic!
@SUGAR_XYLER
Agree. I still remember the shock of her death 40 years ago on this day 💔
@dean3434
Yes indeed Richard was focused at all times. After a few years he was 'required' to be focused from the bosses.
@dean3434
Richard Carpenter I see is continuing his craft and I anticipate he will keep-on-keeping on to help others along the way.
@dean3434
Yes. Richard Carpenter is highly talented and he is one of the good guys still working and I'm sure introducing new talent and helping to produce new talent.
@guilhermecanaes7003
The beautyest piano solo ever, no words to describe...
@user-ny7my1wp4l
Aunque no le entiendo porque no hablo inglés su voz y su música es magnífica lastima que murió muy joven que maravillosa su voz desde México con cariño❤😢
@leisasheehan6672
Love, Love, Love this song. One of my all time favourites. The Carpenters still do it for me all these years later. ❤
@tishkerrville8942
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@marcosaureliocarvalhodossa5249
Na minha humilde opinião, Karen Carpenter foi a voz feminina mais linda de todos os tempos 💘💘💘