~*~ Trapeze Artist ~*~

 

                    

 

Too late to drop the facade

It's too heavy and built up now

Can't knock it down

No matter how I try

Too many people asking questions

Need the wall to hide behind anyway

 

So, I'll keep it there as a safety net

An android me, as a safety net

The clowns are there to catch e

But I can't trust them

 

And the ringmaster cracks the whip

I run around and do my tricks

Pleasing everyone but me

In my dressing room I become me

Keep the door locked shut so no one can see

 

So, I'll keep it there as a safety net

An android me, as a safety net

The clowns are there to catch e

But I can't trust them

 

Put in my sequins walk the rope again

The people cheer and clap

They're proud of me

But they don't know me behind the makeup

Anyone who does I thank you

 

Thank you for putting up with me

Thank you for helping me when I am weak

I love that you really know me

But I can't love me

'Cos I'm a fake

 

So, I'll keep it there as a safety net

An android me, as a safety net

The clowns are there to catch e

But I can't trust them

 

When the sequins fade and the makeup rubs off

I am just a little girl lost

I've hardly got anyone to trust

And I can't take the real me

Ans I can't face the real me

Need the wall to hide behind anyway

 

So, I'll keep it there as a safety net

An android me, as a safety net

The clowns are there to catch e

But I can't trust them

 

Thank you for putting up with me

Thank you for helping me when I am weak

I love that you really know me

But I can't love me

'Cos I'm a fake

 

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