The Masquerade - Aurelio Voltaire

Every day the Masquerade’s sending out the call

Every day the Night Bregade comes 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 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!

At last they 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

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 if you feel the Masquerade!

Step in: Don’t be afraid

Take your pain and deepened shame

And let them go a the Masquerade!

Grab a mask and cover up your face!

Grab yourself and dont be afraid

Just forget the mistakes you made

'Cause no one cares at the masquerade!