Unfamiliar Faces
Matt Costa Lyrics


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Your surprises wear disguises
All of your truths masquerade around on hallows eve
So I'll never know what you show to unfamiliar faces
So impressed by you undressing
Did you take his hand aside from love
The truth would break me in two
I'll never know what you show to unfamiliar faces
This is the voice that's scared to hear those names
So this is the void, we'll leave a hole in space

I'll take it kindly if you blindly
Holding inside the thoughts I have
Inquisitively wondering
I'll never know what you show to unfamiliar faces

But this is the voice that's scared to hear those names
So this is the void, we'll leave a hole in space

I'll never know what you show to unfamiliar faces




I'll never know what you show to unfamiliar faces
Unfamiliar faces (repeat 'til end)

Overall Meaning

Matt Costa's "Unfamiliar Faces," is a song that reflects on the difficulty of fully knowing someone who keeps their true self hidden from others. The lyrics describe the various ways in which the subject of the song disguises their true self when around others, leading the singer to feel as though they will never fully understand this person. The reference to Halloween and the idea of "truths" masquerading around highlights the strong symbolism used throughout the song. The lyrics also suggest that the singer may be in a romantic relationship with the subject, as they imagine them taking another person's hand and the truth of this breaking them in two. Ultimately, the singer realizes that there is a void in their relationship as they are unable to truly connect with the person who wears these unfamiliar faces.


The song's melancholy tone is conveyed through the use of slow, harmonious guitar chords and Costa's soft, almost whisper-like vocals. The repetition of the phrase "I'll never know what you show to unfamiliar faces" in the chorus adds a sense of resignation to the singer's voice as they accept that they will never fully know this person. The final repetition of the chorus, "unfamiliar faces," adds a sense of finality, the singer accepting that this person will always be somewhat of a mystery to them.


Line by Line Meaning

Your surprises wear disguises
You conceal your true intentions behind a disguise


All of your truths masquerade around on hallows eve
Your honesty is masked like the costumes of Halloween


So I'll never know what you show to unfamiliar faces
I'll never be aware of how you act around strangers


So impressed by you undressing
I'm attracted to the way you reveal yourself


Did you take his hand aside from love
Did you hold hands with someone for reasons other than love?


The truth would break me in two
The reality would shatter my emotions


This is the voice that's scared to hear those names
This is the part of me that fears hearing certain names


So this is the void, we'll leave a hole in space
This emptiness will leave a gap in our world


I'll take it kindly if you blindly
I'll accept it graciously, even if done without thought


Holding inside the thoughts I have
I'm keeping my thoughts to myself


Inquisitively wondering
Curiously questioning


I'll never know what you show to unfamiliar faces
I'll remain unaware of your conduct around strangers


Unfamiliar faces (repeat 'til end)
Unknown individuals




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MATTHEW ALBERT COSTA

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