Anthony Valentine - Revealing Myself to Myself Lyrics

I think I'm better off biding my time for a while
Every single lesson learned and stone that I've turned shows me I'm out of my mind

I can't shut it out
I'm programmed to want something I cannot have
Who would you be if they weren't around?
I'm starting to think we've lost ourselves within the noise and sound

Deny it - wear it on your sleeve
Your favorite brand, your favorite band, your 'individuality'

They want to watch you bleed

They're placing thoughts in my head
Following me wherever I stand
Advertising into my dreams
Where do you find reality?

I think I'm seeing what you're feeling, but nothing really spills
All the gloss and textures on your face makes me feel I'm out of place
Validate your life - pretend it's all alright
Make believe makes us believe

You don't have to settle your potential
You can say what you want
Do you what you want
Be who you want to be - whatever you want them to see

I know it's artificial, but the chemicals released are real enough for me
I could be anything you've wanted, but I am nothing you would ever need

Placing thoughts inside my head, following me wherever I stand
Caught in webs of fantasy... who would want reality?