In the mirror, I see truth laid bare No masks, no disguise to wear I’d rather face the lonely air Than live in a theater of false care I don’t want fake smiles around me to stay I prefer my truth in solitude’s way If life’s wrapped in lies, let me be free Alone with my truth is where I’ll be Empty words no longer deceive Cold stares no longer make me grieve The truth’s the flame I choose to believe Lighting my days, my nights reprieve I don’t want fake smiles around me to stay I prefer my truth in solitude’s way If life’s wrapped in lies, let me be free Alone with my truth is where I’ll be Falsehood’s a poison, slow but deep It corrodes the soul, makes hearts weep I’d rather the pain of isolation keep Than live in illusions that make me leap I don’t want fake smiles around me to stay I prefer my truth in solitude’s way If life’s wrapped in lies, let me be free Alone with my truth is where I’ll be The truth’s my companion, loyal and strong Even if solitude feels so long No need for a script to play along I live my truth, my endless song I don’t want fake smiles around me to stay I prefer my truth in solitude’s way If life’s wrapped in lies, let me be free Alone with my truth is where I’ll be I don’t want fake smiles around me to stay I prefer my truth in solitude’s way If life’s wrapped in lies, let me be free Alone with my truth is where I’ll be The truth’s my companion, loyal and strong Even if solitude feels so long No need for a script to play along I live my truth, my endless song I don’t want fake smiles around me to stay I prefer my truth in solitude’s way If life’s wrapped in lies, let me be free Alone with my truth is where I’ll be I don’t want fake smiles around me to stay I prefer my truth in solitude’s way If life’s wrapped in lies, let me be free Alone with my truth is where I’ll be