Masquerade
Mest Lyrics
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I’ve been in disguise saying all the right lines
I bite my tongue to hold one more lie
I like what I see maybe your life I’ll try
When the night is over will you remember my name?
When we wake up sober will you recognize my face?
Can’t carry-on this masquerade much longer
My time is running out
I’ll dance around the truth
hide my identity
Because I know you
but don’t know me
I’ll never be the same
I’ll hide this shame
I’ll wear this mask
and play this game
As midnight strikes
the truth revealed
Will you still want me
When the night is over will you remember my name?
When we wake up sober will you recognize my face?
Can’t carry-on this masquerade much longer
A Painted smile inside pain grew stronger
My time is running out
When the night is over will you remember my name?
When we wake up sober will you recognize my face?
Can’t carry-on this masquerade much longer
A Painted smile inside pain grew stronger
My time is running out
The lyrics of Mest's song Masquerade seem to be about a person who is not being true to themselves or to the person they are with. The singer is living a double life, hiding their true identity and feelings behind a mask, pretending to be someone they are not, saying all the right things but keeping their true self hidden. They realize that their time is running out and they can't continue this charade for much longer. The painted smile on their face is a facade that hides the pain of living a lie, which is growing stronger with each passing day.
The singer is scared that once the night is over and they are no longer in the fantasy world of the masquerade, they will be forgotten and their true identity will not be recognized. They are worried that the person they are with will not want them once they know the truth. However, they still hold onto hope that the person they are with will accept them for who they really are, despite the lies they have been living.
Overall, the song Masquerade is a poignant reminder of the importance of being true to oneself and to others. It highlights the pain and insecurity that can come from living a double life and wearing a mask to hide our inner selves. It also touches on the fear of not being accepted for who we truly are, and the consequences of deceiving others and ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Is my masquerade running out of Time
Am I about to be exposed for hiding my true self?
I’ve been in disguise saying all the right lines
I’ve been pretending to be someone I’m not, saying and doing all the ‘right’ things to fit in
I bite my tongue to hold one more lie
I keep telling lies, even though I know it’s wrong
I like what I see maybe your life I’ll try
I envy the life of the person I’m pretending to be, and I wish I could have that life instead
When the night is over will you remember my name?
When this façade is over, will you still know who I am?
When we wake up sober will you recognize my face?
When we’re no longer under the influence, will you still see me as the person I pretended to be?
Can’t carry-on this masquerade much longer
I can’t keep pretending forever
A Painted smile inside pain grew stronger
My fake smile is hiding the pain I feel inside, and it’s only getting worse
My time is running out
I know that I can’t keep up this act forever, and the end is near
I’ll dance around the truth
I’ll continue to avoid facing the reality of who I am
hide my identity
I’m too afraid to show my true self, so I’ll keep it hidden
Because I know you, but don’t know me
I’ve been so focused on pretending to be someone else that I’ve lost sight of who I really am
I’ll never be the same
Once this is over, everything will be different and I won’t be able to go back to pretending
I’ll hide this shame
I feel ashamed of who I am, and I’ll continue to hide it behind this mask
I’ll wear this mask and play this game
I’ll keep pretending to be someone else, even if it’s not who I really am
As midnight strikes the truth revealed
Eventually, the truth will come out no matter how much I try to avoid it
Will you still want me?
Will you still accept me for who I am, even though it’s not who I pretended to be?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Nick Gigler, Matt Lovato, Jeremiah Rangel, Anthony Lovato
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
simone cristanelli
Love this one. Welcome back guys. This world is better with your music.
Davidjedi
Still one of my favorite bands. 2001 to now. Still putting out quality punk music
ATOMicPUPPY8T
This one saved my night with my girl. She had a tough day and this blew her away. I've been following you guys since I was a kid. You guys are still comin through. You are my favorite band.
John Young Jr.
This is probably my favorite punk single of 2020 so far. It should be so much more popular than it is. Amazing song. Great that you guys are back!
Chris Kessell
Awesome tune, I have it on repeat after hearing it on Spotify’s pop punks not dead playlist!
ThEYisus
Link pls
Milen Dimitrov
Thanks for making more of your great music. I love each and every one of your songs. My favorite band ever.
Drew
Best song on the album by far. In my opinion, not too many other bangers on this album.
Bär Tiger Mann
One of the best Pop Punk Songs of the last 10 years easily
Mike Reno
Epic video. Congrats on the new album!