Masquerade
HaKU Lyrics

The song "Masquerade" by HaKU speaks of a toxic relationship where one person is trapped in the other's web of manipulation and false affection, feeling like they are drowning in their love. The opening lines, "I feel like you can grant me anything, I've trained myself in surface-level love," suggest that the person is aware of the other's insincere and manipulative behavior, but still falls for it. The repetition of "you are using your upturned eyes for the hundredth time" implies that the other person is repeatedly using the same tactics to lure them in.

The chorus of "Masquerade" continues with metaphors that liken the relationship to a honey trap that is too sweet to resist. The "sweet trap" is elegant, but rather than being a lovely thing to fall into, it is like drowning in a deceitful, murky sea. The singer seems to be unable to escape, and their feelings come through in the repeated phrase of "become indecent, become indecent," perhaps indicating a desire to break free from the other's hold.

The song ends with the lines "let me sink," indicating the singer's resignation to their situation. The final "oh" is an expression of a deep emotional turmoil, suggesting that the relationship isn't one that's freeing or joyous but rather suffocating.