In the mirror
I put on my disguise
A mask of steel to hide the shy
Walkin' through the office halls
I play the part
But deep inside
I'm guarding my heart

Loud laughs and bold decrees
A thunderstorm of energy
But every smile's a hidden plea
Can't they see?

Facades, facades
We're actors in a show
Playing out our roles
But we're caught in the flow
Facades, facades
We're hiding day by day
Bringing thunder to the world
While we fade away

The jokes I crack
Are armor, a shield
Words like lightning
To distract and conceal
In meetings
I'm a warrior on the stage
But inside
I'm fighting a different rage

Loud laughs and bold decrees
A thunderstorm of energy
But every smile's a hidden plea
Can't they see?

Facades, facades
We're actors in a show
Playing out our roles
But we're caught in the flow
Facades, facades
We're hiding day by day
Bringing thunder to the world
While we fade away

Alone at home
I drop the guise
Quiet comfort
No more lies
Silent moments
My true reprise
No more facades
No more disguise

In the silence
I find my peace
Away from the world's noisy crease
But come the dawn
The mask is drawn
To face the storm and play along

Loud laughs and bold decrees
A thunderstorm of energy
But every smile's a hidden plea
Can't they see?

Facades, facades
We're actors in a show
Playing out our roles
But we're caught in the flow
Facades, facades
We're hiding day by day
Bringing thunder to the world
While we fade away

Facades, facades
The battle we fight
Hiding our true selves
Till the quiet of night
Facades, facades
He masks we parade
Bringin' thunder to the world
While we long for the shade