Masterpiece Theatre I
Marianas Trench Lyrics


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First it comes on quiet, creeping slow
Clever words and phrases only stain
I remain so lost and buried under everything I need
When all I want it you

I've been here so very long
And every word is calculated
Never questioned or debated
All these practiced poses
I could wreck it I had to
But I'm the wreck so what would that do?
My masterpiece will fall apart
It was over before the start

If I burn out and slip away
If this is just a part I portray
If this is just a part I portray
You're beautiful, can I hide in you awhile?
If this is just a part I portray
If this is just a part I portray

They keep mostly to themselves
Don't make a sound incase they hear you
It only hurts me to be near you
Keep those tired eyes closed
Careful, follow my instruction
And I will show you self-destruction
This masterpiece is only mine
Entirely guilty by design

If I burn out and slip away
If this is just a part I portray
If this is just a part I portray
You're beautiful, can I hide in you awhile?
If this is just a part I portray
Can I hide in you awhile?

I just can't let it, let it out
I just can't let it out
I just can't let it, let it out
I just can't let it out
I just can't let it, let it out
I just can't let it out
I just can't let it, let it out
I just can't let it out

If this is just a part I portray
You're beautiful, can I hide in you a while?
You're beautiful
If this is just a part I portray




If this is just a part I portray
I don't know how it got this way

Overall Meaning

The song "Masterpiece Theatre I" by Marianas Trench speaks about the internal struggle of a person who is hiding a part of themselves that they don't want others to see. The opening lines "First it comes on quiet, creeping slow, clever words and phrases only stain" imply the gradual nature of the person's repression. They mask their true emotions with calculated words and poses, but they feel buried under the weight of what they need. The person suggests that they could destroy their façade, but ultimately decides not to, as revealing their true self will cause their masterpiece to crumble.


The second verse continues to build on the idea of the person's calculated façade. They mention how they've been hiding their true self for so long that it's become second-nature. The person also implies that they are willingly leading someone else down a path of destruction by instructing them to follow their lead. The final lines of the song leave the person questioning how they ended up in such a state, showing how they are caught between the need for self-expression and the desire to keep their "masterpiece" intact.


Overall, "Masterpiece Theatre I" suggests that people can become trapped in their own creation of self-protection as they bury themselves in layers of personas that hide their true selves. The song portrays the challenge of being vulnerable and choosing to allow others to see the "un-perfect" parts of life.


Line by Line Meaning

First it comes on quiet, creeping slow
At first, it's subtle and slow to reveal itself


Clever words and phrases only stain
Empty words and insincere expressions only make things worse


I remain so lost and buried under everything I need
I'm buried under everything I feel like I need, confused and unable to see clearly


When all I want it you
All I really want is you


I've been here so very long
I've been stuck in this place for a long time


And every word is calculated
Everything I say is carefully planned and calculated


Never questioned or debated
No one has ever challenged or questioned me


All these practiced poses
I've perfected these fake personas and expressions


I could wreck it I had to
I could destroy this facade if I really wanted to


But I'm the wreck so what would that do?
But I'm already a mess, so what would that accomplish?


My masterpiece will fall apart
My carefully crafted image will crumble


It was over before the start
It was doomed to fail from the beginning


They keep mostly to themselves
They keep to themselves and avoid being noticed


Don't make a sound incase they hear you
Be quiet, so they won't notice us


It only hurts me to be near you
Being near you only hurts me more


Keep those tired eyes closed
Don't look, it's better not to see


Careful, follow my instruction
Be careful and do what I say


And I will show you self-destruction
I'll lead you down the path of self-destruction


This masterpiece is only mine
This fake image is something I created and only mine to bear


Entirely guilty by design
I'm fully responsible for my own deception


I just can't let it, let it out
I can't let my true self be seen/disclosed


If this is just a part I portray
If this is just a false image/role I'm playing


You're beautiful, can I hide in you awhile?
I'm drawn to you, can I find solace in you for a while?


I don't know how it got this way
I don't know how I ended up like this




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Danielle Fallis

I may have discovered Masterpiece Theater III from The Five Giants warriors map but I’ve fallen in love with this song just by itself too. It has so many emotions and intensities in it. It’s amazing

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Sasala

Aye, so did I! It’s now my new favorite set of long songs. WC friends gather round now.

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Lindsay Sawyer

I love how this tells a story. It's amazing how each piece molds perfectly into the next part creating an amazing longer song, yet they're all complete sounding as well separate.

Honestly an incredible composition.

Alex G

It's using their songs lyrics too so the whole album creates that story. Uniquely beautiful.

Katia-Renae Purnell

This is why I ADORE this band. Their albums -Masterpiece Theater, Ever After, Phantoms- all tell a story from start to finish and it's the most clever and beautiful thing that's ever been created.

Crimson Jordan

I can never listen to this without shedding at least a single tear. These guys music kept me alive when I was a teenager. Going back and listening to this as an adult is just so surreal because I never thought I would make it this far.

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