Dream State – Made Up Smile lyrics

[Intro]
So good, so bright, so bold
So bad, so dull, so cold
We're meant to feel the touch of real love
We're nearly out of time
To try and open minds
I really hope it's worth it
Welcome to the circus
Go!

[Verse 1]
Is it just my perception
I'm stuck with this question
Is there more to life than what meets my eyes?
I can't be converted
This world feels inverted
We watch things die more closely than I like

[Pre-Chorus]
I don't want to be another clone
This hypocrisy is too close to home
Where is the integrity?
Where's the love?
Is it me or have we not had enough?

[Chorus]
Just look, what we've done
We're fooling around, playing the clown
I don't want a made-up smile
I don't want to pretend I'm fine

Just look, what we've done
We're running around, playing it down
I don't want a made-up smile
I don't want to pretend we're fine

(Welcome to the circus)

[Verse 2]
We pull all the strings and dance around the notes
Looking for a quick fix to wash the blood from our throats
Behind windows
All alone

[Pre-Chorus]
I don't want to be another clone
This hypocrisy is too close to home
Where is the integrity?
Where's the love?
Is it me or have we not had enough?

[Chorus]
Just look, what we've done
We're fooling around, playing the clown
I don't want a made-up smile
I don't want to pretend I'm fine

[Post-Chorus]
We're stuck in a circus
Just trying to find a purpose
Hanging onto tight ropes
Our hearts are on the down-low

[Bridge]
I can't help myself when I'm bored
I can't help myself when I'm bored
I'm just looking for something more
Even though I feel insecure
What's even real anymore?

Lights up
Cause less hope is hopeless

[Pre-Chorus]
I don't want to be another clone
This hypocrisy is too close to home
Where is the integrity?
Where's the love?
Is it me or have we not had enough?

[Chorus]
Just look at what we've done
I don't want a made-up smile
I don't want to pretend I'm fine

[Post-Chorus]
We're stuck in a circus (so bright, so bold)
Just trying to find a purpose (so dull, so cold)
Hanging onto tight ropes
With our hearts on the down-low

[Outro]
I can't help myself when I'm bored
I can't help myself when I'm bored
I can't help myself when I'm bored
I can't help myself when I'm bored

I can't help myself when I'm bored
I can't help myself when I'm bored
I can't help myself when I'm bored
I can't help myself