Masquerade
TOSHI KUBOTA Lyrics
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Part of your masquerade hey babe?
Driving me crazy, girl I gotta know
Was it an escapade hey baby?
Part of your masquerade hey babe?
Tell me so my mind can let it go
Was it a charade?
A trick in a hat got caught in your act
Girl what's up with that? Oh tell me
Was it an escapade hey baby?
Part of your masquerade hey babe?
Driving me crazy girl, I gotta know
Was it an escapade hey baby?
Part of your masquerade hey babe?
Tell me so my mind can let it go
Was it just a show?
The heat and the glow, girl I need to know
So quick to assume, did I ask for the moon?
Did I fall too soon? Ohh tell me!
Was it an escapade hey baby?
Part of your masquerade hey babe?
Driving me crazy girl, I gotta know
Was it an escapade hey baby?
Part of your masquerade hey babe?
Tell me so my mind can let it go
Hearts and flowers, stars and showers all in just three weeks
Then one day you're gone without a need to even speak
The morning noon and night I'm filled with in security
Wonder what it was, I didn't see, tell me
Was it an escapade hey baby?
Part of your masquerade hey babe?
Driving me crazy girl, I gotta know
Was it an escapade hey baby?
Part of your masquerade hey babe?
Tell me so my mind can let it go
Was it an escapade hey baby?
Part of your masquerade hey babe?
Driving me crazy girl, I gotta know
Was it an escapade hey baby?
Part of your masquerade hey babe?
Tell me so my mind can let it go
Was it an escapade hey baby?
Part of your masquerade hey babe?
Driving me crazy girl, I gotta know
Was it an escapade hey baby?
Part of your masquerade hey babe?
Tell me so my mind can let it go
Was it an escapade hey baby?
Part of your masquerade hey babe?
Driving me crazy girl, I gotta know
The lyrics of TOSHI KUBOTA's song MASQUERADE revolve around a man who feels deceived and confused by a woman he was involved with. He asks her whether their relationship was just an "escapade" or "part of her masquerade." He expresses his frustration about being left in the dark, wondering whether their love was a "charade" or just a "show." He recalls the fleeting moments of their relationship, filled with "hearts and flowers, stars and showers," and how quickly it ended, leaving him feeling insecure and longing for closure. His inner turmoil is palpable as he implores her to tell him the truth so that he can let go of the thoughts that consume his mind.
The song can be interpreted in various ways. On one hand, it could be seen as a reflection of the fleeting nature of romantic relationships in the modern era, where people often wear masks to hide their true selves and intentions. Alternatively, it could be viewed as an exploration of the human psyche, where people's fears and insecurities can lead them to doubt even the most genuine of love. MASQUERADE is a poignant reminder that in matters of the heart, understanding and communication are essential to truly achieve happiness and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Was it an escapade hey baby?
Did you just use me for a fleeting moment? Hey baby, tell me the truth.
Part of your masquerade hey babe?
Were my feelings just a part of the act you put on? Hey babe, let me know.
Driving me crazy, girl I gotta know
I'm going crazy not knowing what was real or fake. Girl, please tell me.
Was it a charade?
Was our love just a game of pretend?
The love that we made came and went so fast
The passion we shared quickly faded away.
A trick in a hat got caught in your act
You played a trick on me and I caught on to your scheme.
Girl what's up with that? Oh tell me
What's the deal with your behavior? Please tell me.
Was it just a show?
Was our love just a performance?
The heat and the glow, girl I need to know
The intensity we had, I need to know if it was real or not, girl.
So quick to assume, did I ask for the moon?
Maybe I expected too much from you, but did I really ask for the impossible?
Did I fall too soon? Ohh tell me!
Did I give my heart away too quickly? Please tell me.
Hearts and flowers, stars and showers all in just three weeks
We had a whirlwind romance, filled with passion and romance, but it all ended too soon.
Then one day you're gone without a need to even speak
You disappeared without a word, leaving me confused and heartbroken.
The morning noon and night I'm filled with insecurity
I'm constantly questioning my worth and my place in your life.
Wonder what it was, I didn't see, tell me
I'm left wondering what went wrong, what I missed, please tell me.
Contributed by Josiah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gregtaylor165
This is one of the best groove, jazz, neo soul joints of all time...Erebody slept on dis cat...Awsome song, and timeless.
@astonaston6747
Music like this never gets old, still listening in 2020
@amyji7091
2022
@nouhaamzil5257
2023
@thebigredfoxproductions5408
Found this Vinyl in a huge stack my dad had from a long time ago and this was one of the treasures. Just amazing music
@MrAvemaria72
Love his music...it's soo underated, but Toshi can blow!!
@williamzhao2521
It's just a copy of older black music like Toshi copies the scores from the likes of Curtis mayfield and bunch of motown artists.
@m4rs12
@William Zhao it's called 'genre'
@davidgunter5582
I have listening to this brother since i was 15 years old thanks to my uncle.
@eriol33
toshinobu kubota is so underrated