Masquerade
Groundfold Lyrics

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Silence is closing in on us
Rising from ashes and dust
We are lost in a desert
We are broken and shattered
I try to be the boy that I was

Don't give up on me now
Don't let me down

So why must we fight, when we seek for love
And why do we try to break each other down
Tell me why do we hide behind a masquerade of lies
I try to be the boy that you loved

Don't give up on me now
Don't let me down

Don't give up on me now
Don't let me down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Groundfold's song Masquerade are a poignant reflection on the breakdown in communication and trust in a relationship. The opening lines of "Silence is closing in on us, rising from ashes and dust" sets the stage for a sense of desolation and isolation. The singer laments that they are lost and broken, longing to recapture the innocence and purity of their past self. However, despite their willingness to try, the singer is unsure if their partner will stand by them in their struggle to find their way back.

The chorus of the song asks the central question: Why must we fight when we seek love? Why do we try to tear each other down instead of lifting each other up? The answer is rooted in the willingness to be honest and vulnerable, to take off the mask of pretenses and facades that we hide behind. The singer wants to be the person their partner loves but cannot do so if they are not given the chance and support to do so. The plea of "Don't give up on me now, Don't let me down" represents the desire to hold onto what is left of a relationship that is slowly slipping away.

Overall, the message of the song is one of hope amidst despair, as the singer recognizes that while there are many challenges to overcome, with patience and perseverance they can reconnect with their partner and find love once more.

Line by Line Meaning

Silence is closing in on us
We feel the overwhelming presence of silence.

Rising from ashes and dust
As we rise up from destruction, our past lingers.

We are lost in a desert
We feel alone in an empty space with no direction.

We are broken and shattered
The pain we feel has caused us to be fragmented.

I try to be the boy that I was
I am attempting to regain my innocence and purity.

Don't give up on me now
Please don't abandon me in my time of need.

Don't let me down
Please don't disappoint me.

So why must we fight, when we seek for love
Why do we resort to conflict instead of seeking love and harmony?

And why do we try to break each other down
Why do we attempt to cause each other harm and pain?

Tell me why do we hide behind a masquerade of lies
Why do we conceal our true selves behind falsehoods?

I try to be the boy that you loved
I am trying to become the person that you once admired.