I can pretend like I have done before
Let you believe what you see
Act against my own self interest
Hide behind the mask of me
I can be all tough and strong
Let you fear the words I say
Act against my true feelings
Hide my heart behind a stone of so-called hate
I can be the greatest protector
Walls so big and strong
Acting as the greatest fortress
That you and I have ever saw
I could hide that I love you
Pretend it is something that isn’t true
But what is the point of being so prideful
That I end up losing you
I can pretend like I have done before
Let you believe what you see
Act against my own self interest
Hide behind the mask of me
The mask that was meant to protect me
The mask that traps me but also sets me free
I am protected by my mask
But it may prevent me from obtaining what I truly seek
“Pride can be a virtue, but it needs to be the right kind of pride. Too much pride can cost you everything. But no pride at all means no self respect and no value. “