(Verse 1)
Mirrors reflect a stranger I despise,
A twisted image behind deceptive eyes.
I trace the flaws, the imperfections bare,
A body I loathe, a weight I can't bear.
Each curve, each line, a constant, cruel reminder,
Of all the ways I fall behind, a wounded grinder.
(Chorus)
Pretty lies, whispered in my ear,
"You look so good," but the truth is crystal clear.
I see it in their eyes, the pity and the scorn,
A mask of beauty, forever to be worn.
Behind the smile, a storm of self-hate rages,
A prisoner trapped within these gilded cages.
(Verse 2)
Fears like shadows dance around my soul,
Hidden pains that take their heavy toll.
The fear of failure, the fear of being seen,
Naked and exposed, for all that lies between.
I build up walls, so high and fortified,
To shield the fragile heart that dwells inside.
(Chorus)
Pretty lies, whispered in my ear,
"You look so good," but the truth is crystal clear.
I see it in their eyes, the pity and the scorn,
A mask of beauty, forever to be worn.
Behind the smile, a storm of self-hate rages,
A prisoner trapped within these gilded cages.
(Bridge)
I long to break free from this endless cycle,
To find acceptance, to heal what feels vital.
But the voices in my head, they scream so loud,
Telling me I'm worthless, lost within the crowd.
I search for solace in fleeting, empty praise,
But the validation fades, leaving me in a haze.
(Verse 3)
I try to hide, to disappear from view,
To escape the judgment, the constant, cruel review.
But everywhere I turn, the mirrors still remain,
Reflecting back the body I disdain.
I yearn for love, for someone to truly see,
Beyond the surface, the real and flawed me.
(Chorus)
Pretty lies, whispered in my ear,
"You look so good," but the truth is crystal clear.
I see it in their eyes, the pity and the scorn,
A mask of beauty, forever to be worn.
Behind the smile, a storm of self-hate rages,
A prisoner trapped within these gilded cages.
(Outro)
But even in the darkness, a flicker of hope,
A tiny ember, helping me to cope.
I'll learn to love the skin I'm living in,
To find the beauty that lies deep within.
For even in flaws, there's strength and grace,
And I'll embrace myself, in this lonely place.
I'll shatter the mirrors, and break free from the lies,
And finally see myself through my own eyes.
