The Infamous Stringdusters - Masquerade lyrics

My only friend was solitude And only darkness seemed to care So I forged this dreadful mask That I am cursed to wear Now everyday it's staring at me Hanging from the wall "Without me you are useless!" "Without me you will fall!" Now I'm scared and I'm afraid Of the roles that I have played Of vows I broke and vows I made It's time to end this masquerade "Without me no one loves you!" "Without me you're alone!" I cannot live without you I can't be on my own When I wear you day by day I am a king, come what may But I know that some day I will know the price to pay I see it clearly now - the end It's time to say goodbye my friend I have to live as who I'd be Without a mask protecting me