Swim Through the Masks

[Intro] Soft hush, a whispered doubt in my chest, The truth slips by as I tighten the vest. [Verse] In this skin of cracks I pretend I'm whole, A crafted name to quiet the ache in my soul, I chase a peace painted on the shore of fear, A counterfeit calm that somehow draws me near. [Chorus] Swim through the masks. Belief clings tight as I pretend it's real. I swim through the doubt, and keep the faith at heel. [Verse] I stitch a smile to fit the room's bright glare, Hide the wreckage beating under starched air, Crushing disillusionment gnaws at my chest, Yet I cling to belief, though truth is a test. [Chorus] Swim through the masks. Hold fast to belief when the world cuts deep. I drown the doubt, I rise with a faith I keep. [Outro] Fade on a breath: swim through the masks.