Masquerade
Robin & The New Revolution Lyrics
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Draw him in and let the games begin
If he doesn't ask she will not tell
She paints the picture oh so well
When we lie
Oh what tangled webs we weave
When at first we practice to deceive
Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my secrets keep
If I'm found out before I wake
I pray the Lord my secrets take
Well rehearsed he baits the hook of pride
Reel her in while she's self-satisfied
Get a feel for what she's lookin' for
Give her that, you're in the door
When we lie
Oh what tangled webs we weave
When at first we practice to deceive
We become a slave to make believing
Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my secrets keep
If I'm found out before I wake
I pray the Lord my secrets take
Truth casts a shadow hard to conceal
But darkness blurs the flaws the light reveals
Charm is deceitful and flattery is vain
But in the dark of the hunt the veil remains
When we lie
Oh what tangled webs we weave
When at first we practice to deceive
We become a slave to make believing
Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my secrets keep
If I'm found out before I wake
I pray the Lord my secrets take
Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my secrets keep
If I'm found out before I wake
I pray the Lord my secrets take
The song “Masquerade” by Robin & the Revolution speaks of the deceitfulness and emptiness of playing games in relationships. The lyrics delve into the perspective of a person who is willing to deceive and lie in order to create a false image of themselves to attract someone they desire. The person does not care about the consequences of their actions and is willing to do anything to keep their secrets hidden. The chorus warns that lying can lead to enslavement and that it is easy to fall into the trap of deception.
The first verse describes how the subject uses a crooked smile and games to draw in the person they desire. They do not reveal who they really are and instead paint a false picture of themselves. This is followed by the chorus, which implies that lying leads to creating a tangled web of false narratives and that it is easy to become trapped in this cycle of deceit. The second verse talks about how the subject uses deception to satisfy their pride and gain entry into the other person's life. The final verse concludes with the thought that the truth is hard to conceal and the consequences are severe.
Overall, the song warns against the dangers of living life in a false guise and emphasizes the importance of being truthful to oneself and to others.
Line by Line Meaning
First a glance and then a crooked smile
She uses a sly expression to lure him in
Draw him in and let the games begin
She wants to start playing with him as soon as she has his attention
If he doesn't ask she will not tell
She plans to keep her secrets unless he prods for more information
She paints the picture oh so well
She tells a convincing story to make him believe her lies
When we lie
Deceiving others
Oh what tangled webs we weave
Lying leads to complicated problems
When at first we practice to deceive
Even small lies can lead to more lying
We become a slave to make believing
Keeping up lies becomes a burden
Now I lay me down to sleep
As she goes to bed at night
I pray the Lord my secrets keep
She wishes that her lies would stay hidden
If I'm found out before I wake
She fears that her lies will be exposed
I pray the Lord my secrets take
She begs for her secrets to disappear
Well rehearsed he baits the hook of pride
He knows how to appeal to her ego
Reel her in while she's self-satisfied
He wants to lure her in while she's feeling good
Get a feel for what she's lookin' for
He wants to understand what she desires
Give her that, you're in the door
If he gives her what she wants, she'll be hooked
Truth casts a shadow hard to conceal
Lies can be exposed by the truth
But darkness blurs the flaws the light reveals
Lies can stay hidden if they aren't brought to light
Charm is deceitful and flattery is vain
Sweet talk can be used to deceive
But in the dark of the hunt the veil remains
Lies can still be covered up when nobody else is watching
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JACKMAN, SALLY OLDFIELD
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