Lyrics

Twinkling eyes (But do they really see?) Joyous faces, they're just a part Of a play we're all in (we play along) Pretend we're fine, when the act starts Life's great scene, on we steer Yet clouds hang over, so unclear Hidden Smiles (Smiles hidden) Laughter echoes, but there's more (there's more beneath) Shadows linger inside the cheer Yet we sing on (sing our hearts) Say it's the best, day, masked in fear! Best day buried deep Bright lights shine (Do they see our pain?) Feigning gladness, we're on display Stages set for our own illusion (faces painted on) Dancing 'round the truth's intrusion Behind the curtain, hearts veer As silent struggles draw near Forced grins wide (yet they're paper thin) Hearts are heavy, weigh us down (down so deep) We play the joy, spin 'round in vain (circling sorrow) Hiding every tear, every frown The applause drowns, can't you hear Muffled cries from the puppeteer