The Masquerade lyrics

Every day the Masquerade is sending out the call

Every day that Night Bregade came crashing through that door

They said "What are you doing siting all alone just staring at the telephone?

There's a place we know that you can go and join in the parade"

And I said "I'm just sitting here licking my wounds

And i don't think i'll be finished soon

Where can I find a place to hide from this mess I've made?"

At the Masquerade!

You'll be glad you came!

They won't see the holes that in your soul when you cover up your face

At the Masquerade!

It's gonna be ok!

Trade your shame for wealth and fame where no one knows your name!

Blast and break through

They dragged me to this zoo

"Put your mask on: That's the key"

Which animal is right for me?

So I burst through the pearly gates and

I was alarmed by what awaited

They greeted me with open arms: Like I was one of them

And I felt right away they let me in

Absolved me of my prior sins

So I shed this wretched skin at last!

And I became the mask!

At the Masquerade!

You'll be glad you came!

They won't see the holes that in your soul when you cover up your face

At the Masquerade!

It's gonna be ok!

Trade your shame for wealth and fame where no one knows your name!

It's a chance to leave it all behind (leave it all behind)

Start again, begin a brand new life

They were right that I wouldn't hate it

To think that I hesitated

I finally checked my checkered past

And i'm not going back!

At the Masquerade!

You'll be glad you came!

They won't see the holes that in your soul when you cover up your face

At the Masquerade!

It's gonna be ok!

Trade your shame for wealth and fame where no one knows your name!

Come along don't you fear the Masquerade!

Step in: Don't be afraid

Take your pain and deepest shame

And let them go a the Masquerade!

Grab a mask and cover up your face!

Wrap yourself in silk brocade.

Just forget the mistakes you made

Cause no one cares at the Masquerade!

• Artist:Aurelio Voltaire
• Album:Raised by bats