Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Neal Morse
Canonical path: /neal-morse/the-mask
Related lyric paths: 6
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The Mask
Read The Mask lyrics by Neal Morse on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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The Mask
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I have come a long way
I’ve met many a friend
Who gave to me their hearts, their bread and their wine
Into the lower lands
Down to the depths of self I have come
To discover what’s lying behind
The mask
My mask
It might tear me apart
If I see what’s inside my heart
My heart
The ground is so dank
The air is sour in the valley of humiliation
I can see him now
Coming for me, there will be no negotiation
It’s here
He’s here
Man, he’s ugly as sin
Slimy scales are his precious pride
Should I go back in retreat?
Or do I confront the beast?
If I turn and run, he’ll get my gun
Better stand and face Apollyon
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Who performs "The Mask"?
Neal Morse performs "The Mask", and this lyric page sits inside the Neal Morse catalog on LyroVerse.
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