This Secret Ninja - AFI

Just like cellophane

You try to cling so tight to me

But your attempt’s in vain

You’ve less sincerity than the plastic

Paper in the rain

The print appears so bright to me

The words remain

I hold it to the light, I see right through

So eager to say, «hello», but you don’t know me

You just know what you see

Pay the price to see the show but you don’t own me

Before you knew would you have felt the same?

Just when I’m inspired

You drain the drive right outta me

Even when I’m tired

You push me to perform for you amusement

Like raging fire

You burn what’s left inside of me

To fulfill your desire

I give you light 'til I burn out

(Bridge)

Just when you start to smile

I look into your eyes and see

Your veiled denial

To express any real emotion

Wait around a while

You’ll lose what you once had for me

I’ll be out of style

I’ll be discarded with the warmth you once feigned