The Fake

When the night pulls you down
And you feel like you might drown
Fight to be who they want you to be
And know you can always come to me
I'll be here, ready, willing and able
I'll help guide you through this fable
You know, like me, that everyone's fake
Sometimes, like me, you need that break
And you know I'll listen to all you say
And that I'll respond in just the right way
Saying the words you need to hear
But inside I'm filled with the same fear
I don't know if I'll make it through the night
Waiting and waiting for the light
It's getting harder, day after day
Seeing the world in only shades of gray
I've been walking in the dark, alone
Trying to find a place that felt like a home
And though right now I'm not quite there
I'll be there for you, stroking your hair
Hiding from the world with you
Hoping my lies don't show through
This facade is quickly crumbling away
I'm exposed more, day after day
So we'll make the retreat once again
And once again your soul I will mend
But when you finally see the truth don't blame me
I'm just the person you wanted me to be
(1-10-01)

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