Plastic Smiles

They're all lined up, painted gold Hiding cracks they hope won't show Laughing loud, but it's so cold A masquerade of shallow souls Turn away, but i see through The hollow lies they hold on to Every smile, every glance A fleeting act, a brittle dance Plastic smiles can't hide the pain They crack and fall, it's all the same I'll shine bright, i'll stay true No mask can hold what i've been through Plastic smiles, they fade away But my light will never stray Look around, the truth is rare In a sea of faces, none compare Perfect lips, but hollow eyes I won't be caught in their disguise Take it off, let it go Who are you beneath the show Strip away the shine you wear Find the courage, if you dare Plastic smiles can't hide the pain They crack and fall, it's all the same I'll shine bright, i'll stay true No mask can hold what i've been through Plastic smiles, they fade away But my light will never stray They're all lined up, painted gold But i refuse to play the role My truth's a fire, let it grow A light they'll never overthrow