The mask I wear

When I wake up a mask I put on people think I'm alright but memories aren't gone

Things have been real bad in the past and that is why I put on my mask

I don't want everyone to see everything that has happened to me

my dad was an alcoholic who beat my mom all of those memories will never be gone

it wasn't just beer, it was drugs too my mom just didn't know what to do

she had 7 kids 3 by my dad and now you know my life is sad

after 15 years she got away and knew everything would be OK

now shes engaged with a real good man he is good to her he does everything he can

now you see the life I had to live I am so glad I didn't just give

even though the past is gone when I wake up I put my mask on.