I interpret it as a song about how a person whose failed at something covers up his failure with lies, creating a metaphorical 'mask'. The name of the song: "Costume for a Gutterball" implies as much. A costume hides your true identity and a gutterball is a failed attempt.
I interpret it as a song about how a person whose failed at something covers up his failure with lies, creating a metaphorical 'mask'. The name of the song: "Costume for a Gutterball" implies as much. A costume hides your true identity and a gutterball is a failed attempt.