Masquerade

Global pop reimagining of “Masquerade” by @masaki__. A fearless dance behind the mask where desire and truth collide before dawn. [VERSE 1] Bit my lips against the light Tracing warmth inside a lie Touch it once and it would break I knew it from the start [PRE-CHORUS] I erased the way back From the very beginning Right and wrong don’t matter Anymore in here [CHORUS] Masquerade, underneath a mask that won’t come off Masquerade, where truth is digging in its nails Call it anything but love Don’t you give this fire a name Still don’t walk away Don’t make me search for reasons Masquerade, holding on to what still smolders Masquerade, to a nameless night Unfading, still unfading All I want is just one thing [VERSE 2] Your gaze turns into a blade Silent provocation Rather than beg forgiveness I would rather sink deeper [PRE-CHORUS 2] I don’t need your sweetness I don’t need saving The sound of breaking Becomes the signal [CHORUS] Masquerade, underneath a mask that won’t come off Masquerade, where impulse bares its teeth Paint it over with pretty lies Hide the cracks beneath Still it’s not enough Desire’s overflowing Masquerade, tear it open just to feel it Masquerade, trace the edge of truth Unshown, still unshown I’m not afraid of what I’ll lose [BUILD-UP] Steal my breath Seal every exit Don’t call it love Even so, touch me [FINAL CHORUS] Masquerade, let the feelings lose control Masquerade, hear the night begin to creak If it breaks, let it break Leave nothing behind If there’s no way back No need to choose again Masquerade, just before the dawn Masquerade, I’m wagering it all Unfading, still unfading What I want is what’s beyond Only that [OUTRO] I smile quietly Leaving nothing behind Masquerade Waiting for morning