This Masquerade
Leon Russell Lyrics

Both afraid to say we're just too far away

Thoughts of leaving disappear
Every time I see your eyes
No matter how hard I try
To understand the reason
That we carry on this way
We're lost in a masquerade

We could just start over

But it's oh so hard to do
When you're lost in a masquerade

Leon Russell's song "This Masquerade" is a poignant reflection on the difficulties of communication and connection in relationships. The lyrics are introspective, revealing a sense of frustration and disillusionment with the masks people wear in their everyday lives. The singer questions whether or not the game people play in trying to avoid showing their true selves is really a happy one. They are searching for words and understanding, but they cannot seem to find either.

The song presents a particularly sad portrait of two people who are struggling to connect. Neither is able to express their true feelings, and they are both too afraid to do so. The love that they share is tainted by their inability to communicate, and they are lost in a cycle of misunderstandings and missed opportunities. They both know that they are far apart, but they are too scared to bridge the gap between them.

Russell's song is a masterpiece of introspection and emotional honesty. The lyrics resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with communication and connection in their relationships. It is a reminder that we are all wearing masks in one way or another, and that to truly connect with others, we must be brave enough to show our true selves.

Are we really happy
Questioning if we truly feel content

With this lonely game we play?
Wondering about the isolated dynamic in our relationship

Looking for words to say
Searching for ways to communicate

Searching but not finding understanding anywhere
Seeking comprehension, but coming up empty-handed

We're lost in this masquerade
Feeling aimless and confused with the fake façade of our relationship

Both afraid to say we're just too far away
Both scared to admit the truth that we're too distant from each other

From being close together from the start
We missed out on forming an intimate connection from the beginning

We tried to talk it over
We attempted to converse and resolve our issues

But the words got in the way
Our communication was hindered by our choice of words

We're lost inside this lonely game we play
Feeling trapped in this solitary and unfulfilling game we're playing

Thoughts of leaving disappear
Considering ending things fades away

Every time I see your eyes
When I look into your eyes

No matter how hard I try
Regardless of my effort

To understand the reason
Trying to comprehend the cause

That we carry on this way
Why we continue this pattern

We're lost in a masquerade
Feeling disoriented and unauthentic in our relationship

We could just start over
We have the option to begin anew

But it's oh so hard to do
But it's a challenge to execute

When you're lost in a masquerade
When you're deceived by the pretense of your relationship

Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Leon Russell

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