act natural....natural, natural, natural
can you see behind the mask?
don’t show to much
you’ll lose him
don’t let him see those scars
he’ll find you revolting
don’t be unique
pull that mask on tighter
act natural!
natural…right, i can do that.
i’ll curl my hair and put on a pretty dress
keep my mouth shut until i need a breath
be the woman i’ve been told to be
that works for you right?
even if it’s not really me?
i don’t know how else to keep your love with me.
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