The joke is up behind its veil It isn't easy to live that well anymore I cover it up I keep it there just long enough Just long enough To tell myself the truth But is there any use To tell myself the truth But is there any use anymore I cover it up I keep it there just long enough Just long enough I don't have a reason to lie I don't have a reason to lie I don't have a reason to lie I don't have a reason to lie To lie To lie To lie To lie