A man in denial

Verse

I’m masking my depression

Forcing forth this smile.

I’m fighting my aggression.

Smiling all the while.

Pre chorus

I try to conform to the norm

But I’m only living a lie.

I’m not that great of an actor

But I’m giving it my best try.

Chorus

I’ve got alibis on a rolodex.

Excuses on speed dial.

Despite this bright shiny exterior

I’m a man in denial.

Verse

I’m thinking of surrender.

Waving a white flag.

I’m praying that salvation.

Can’t be all that bad.

Pre chorus

I try to conform to the norm

But I’m only living a lie.

I’m not that great of an actor

But I’m giving it my best try.

Chorus

I’ve got alibis on a rolodex.

Excuses on speed dial.

Despite this bright shiny exterior

I’m a man in denial.

Bridge

I’m a pretender not a contender.

An actor on a stage.

I’ve got a script that I have memorized.

It’s just a part I play.