Masks of iron, dirt and gold Faces hiding, looks so cold Gilded with the most precious jewel Masks to cover, masks to fool Chandeliers and cloaks of black Beauty dancing back to back With ugliness and jealousy Behind the mask no one can see No one can see, your fuckin' identity ♪ Burning candles on the floor It feels like you've been here before 'Cause every night and every day It's just another masquerade, masquerade Just another masquerade Tear off your mask Tear off your skin And show the world your disgrace You can't take off your mask It has become your only face What will be left I ask When we stop the masquerade ♪ When we stop the masquerade Burning candles on the floor It feels like you've been here before 'Cause every night and every day It's just another masquerade, masquerade Just another masquerade ♪ Tear off their mask (tear off their mask) And if it's still sticking to their face Tear off their skin (tear off their skin) And show the world their disgrace ♪ When we stop the masquerade