Released (collaboration with chandelier)

I stared at my reflection in the mirror
Faking a smile, as always
Wearing the mask of joviality
Whispering to myself, "I'm happy"

But am I?

They treat me like a puppet
They think they're the puppeteers

But are they?

All along, I couldn't see
That I was the puppeteer
And the puppet itself
Trying to dance to their tunes
Following step by step
Blinded by the need for acceptance
In their web of kalopsia

But all along, I couldn't see
That their acts were unjust
And words untrue
Trying to shatter my self-worth
Moulding me into someone I'm not

But I'm not happy
Not happy being a phony

Day by day, the dirt grows
And it's consuming me
My mask growing heavy
I can't wear it anymore

I've had enough

Now I don't care
I'm gonna break the strings
Tied to me
I'm gonna tear the mask off
'Cause that isn't me
I won't be a puppet anymore

I've had enough

Enough of their manipulations
Enough of their stereotypes

I've had enough

Now here I am,
Staring back into my soul
Breathing the air of freedom
Growing the wings I thought
I'd never have

And I will fly high
And fly forever.