Masterpiece Theatre I

First it comes on quiet creeping slow

Clever words and phrases only stain

I remain so lost and buried under everything that I need

When all I want is you



I've been here so very long

And every word is calculated never questioned or debated

All these practiced poses I could wreck it if I had to

But I'm the wreck so what would that do?

My masterpiece will fall apart; it was over before the start



If I burn out and slip away

This is just a part I portray

This is just a part I portray

You're beautiful, can I hide in you awhile?

This is just a part I portray

This is just a part I portray



They keep mostly to themselves

Don't make a sound in case they hear you.

It only hurts me to be near you

Keep those tired eyes closed, careful follow my instruction

And I will show you self-destruction.

This masterpiece is only mine, entirely guilty by design



If I burn out and slip away

This is just a part I portray

This is just a part I portray

You're beautiful, can I hide in you awhile

This is just a part I portray

Can I hide in you awhile



Just can't let it, let it out

I just can't let it out (x4)



If this is just a part I portray

You're beautiful, can I hide in you awhile

You're beautiful



If this is just a part I portray

If this is just a part I portray

I don't know how it got this way