Lie awake in bed at night
And think about your life
Do you want to be different (different)
Try to let go of the truth
The battles of your youth
'Cause this is just a game

It's a beautiful lie
It's a perfect denial
Such a beautiful lie to believe in
So beautiful, beautiful
That makes me

It's time to forget about the past
To wash away what happened last
(Happened last, happened last)
Hide behind an empty face
Don't have too much to say
'Cause this is just a game

It's a beautiful lie
It's a perfect denial
Such a beautiful lie to believe in
So beautiful, beautiful
That makes me

Ohhhhhhh
Beautifullll
Ohhhhhhh

Everyone's looking at me
I'm running 'round in circles
A quiet desperation's building high
I've got to remember this is just a game

So beautiful, beautiful
(It's a beautiful lie)
So beautiful, beautiful
(It's a beautiful lie)
So beautiful, beautiful
(It's a beautiful lie)
So beautiful, beautiful
(It's a beautiful lie)

It's a beautiful lie
(So beautiful, beautiful)
It's a perfect denial
(So beautiful, beautiful)
Such a beautiful (So beautiful, beautiful) lie to believe in
So beautiful, beautiful
That makes me



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    For me, what he's saying in this song is, when you "escape" from reality, it's a lie, basically. But, it's a beautiful lie because it's not real and everything's perfect. His reality and his escape are starting to blend together and he keeps reminding himself that this is not all real and that life is not perfect like he wants it to be. Call me insane, but, when I first read the lyrics to this song, I was reminded of the song "Imaginary" by Evanescence [no, I'm not saying they're anything like Evanescence]. Excellent song, by the way.

    WishingForYouon November 09, 2006   Link

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