Welcome to the Masquerade
Thousand Foot Krutch Lyrics

We've got the fire, who's got the matches?
We have the passion, but who is ready to take action?

Take a look around at the sea of masks
Observe the crowd of people hiding their true selves

Come one, come all, welcome to the grand ball
Everyone is invited to the great masquerade

Where the strong run for cover and the weak stand tall
The powerful hide while the vulnerable take a stand

I'm not one to scare the masses
I don't want to frighten people unnecessarily

But there's somethings that melt the plastic
There are things that can break down even the strongest facades

Try and dig down deeper if you can
Attempt to uncover what lies beneath the surface

I'm not afraid, I'm not ashamed
I am not scared or embarrassed

I'm not to blame, welcome to the masquerade
I am not the cause of the deception, you are welcome to join

I'm not okay, welcome to the masquerade
I am not okay with how things are, but welcome to the masquerade anyway

We've got the power, who's got the action?
We have the capability, but who is willing to take the initiative?

Break it down 'til there's nothing but a mere fraction
Reduce everything to its simplest form

Out of the fire, rise from the ashes
Surmount difficulties and emerge victorious

Reject your doubt and release the passion
Refuse to let uncertainty hold you back and embrace your enthusiasm

Let's get on it, believe if you want it
Let's take action and have faith in our desires

Step into the realm where the real ones flaunt it
Enter the space where authentic individuals show their true selves

Come back, rewind, another time on it
Go back and try again in the future

Reach out, take that but now step on it
Seize an opportunity and make the most of it

Welcome to the masquerade
You are now part of the game of deception