Theresa Sokyrka has always been involved with music, from her childhood sur… Read Full Bio ↴Theresa Sokyrka has always been involved with music, from her childhood surrounded by a musically inclined family to her studies in music at Red Deer College. These formative years honed her talent in playing the violin, the guitar and the piano, as well as her singing voice. Her big break came when when she won the Saskatoon Idolcontest. This led to her being selected as a finalist for Canadian Idol's second season, in which she placed second to Kalan Porter. The media frenzy that ensued allowed her to get the leg-up she needed to get her start in the industry, but unlike most Idols, decided to pursue this opportunity as an independent artist.

In 2005, Sokyrka released These Old Charms, a collection including some of her favourite jazz standards, popular numbers she sang on Idol and three originals. It attained certified gold status last June, and was recently nominated for a Juno in the "Best Pop Album" category.

Her new CD, Something Is Expected, will hit stores on August 29th, 2006, and will contain tracks all written or co-written by Sokyrka herself.

This Masquerade
Theresa Sokyrka Lyrics

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Are we really happy with this lonely game we play?
Looking for the right words to say
Searching but not finding understanding anyway
Yeah, we're lost in this masquerade

Both afraid to say we're just too far away
Being close together from the start
Yeah, we tried to talk it over but the words got in the way

Yeah, we're lost inside this lonely game we play

Thoughts of leaving disappear every time I see your eyes
No matter, no matter how hard I try
To understand the reasons why we carry on this way
Yeah, we're lost in this masquerade

Are we really happy with this lonely game we play?
Looking for the right words to say
Searching but not finding understanding anyway
Yeah, we're lost in this masquerade

Both afraid to say we're just too far away
Being close together from the start
Yeah, we tried to talk it over but the words got in the way
Yeah, we're lost inside this lonely game we play

Thoughts of leaving disappear every time I see your eyes
No matter, no matter how hard I try

To understand the reasons why we carry on this way
Yeah, we're lost in this masquerade

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Theresa Sokyrka's song "This Masquerade" reflect the struggles and difficulties of a relationship that is failing. The opening line, "Are we really happy with this lonely game we play?" conveys a sense of sadness and isolation within the relationship. The singer is asking whether the couple is truly happy with the way things are going or if they are simply going through the motions. The line "Searching but not finding understanding anyway" shows that despite their attempts to communicate and work through their issues, they are still not able to truly connect with one another.

The refrain of "we're lost in this masquerade" suggests that they are both pretending to be something they are not in order to maintain appearances and avoid facing their true feelings. The line "Both afraid to say we're just too far away" shows that they are both aware of the distance between them, but neither is willing to take the first step to address it. Additionally, the line "yeah, we tried to talk it over but the words got in the way" highlights the communication breakdown in the relationship.

The singer's thoughts of leaving fade away every time they see the other person's eyes, indicating that there is still a deep emotional connection between them. However, the final line "Yeah, we're lost in this masquerade" suggests that they are still stuck in the same pattern of behavior, and are not able to break free and find a way to truly connect and be happy together.

Line by Line Meaning

Are we really happy with this lonely game we play?
Questioning if the singer and their loved one truly find happiness in the facade they put on for each other

Looking for the right words to say
Struggling to communicate effectively with each other

Searching but not finding understanding anyway
Despite attempting to connect, they are unable to truly comprehend each other's thoughts and feelings

Yeah, we're lost in this masquerade
Feeling trapped and disoriented in their relationship

Both afraid to say we're just too far away
Both the artist and their loved one are fearful of acknowledging their emotional distance

Being close together from the start
Despite starting the relationship with an apparent intimacy, the emotional closeness has dwindled

Yeah, we tried to talk it over but the words got in the way
Attempts at discussing their issues are hindered by their inability to effectively communicate

Yeah, we're lost inside this lonely game we play
Reiterating their sense of isolation and confusion

Thoughts of leaving disappear every time I see your eyes
The artist is continually drawn back to their partner despite considering leaving

No matter, no matter how hard I try
Despite their best efforts to rationalize and understand their relationship, they are still stuck

To understand the reasons why we carry on this way
The singer cannot fathom why they continue to play this game of isolation and misunderstanding

Yeah, we're lost in this masquerade
The repetition of this line emphasizes their sense of disorientation and deception within their relationship

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