Don't mind the parts of me fading into the background, for I am best left unseen
For you might find you're disappointed if you view all of me
The mountain's tip shows only that the valley is so very far down
And it would hurt if my bungee was cut and I went spiraling to the ground

So don't mind the parts you cannot see and see the picture painted
You already met this supposed thing called me, no need to be reacquainted
As is the way things go when the shallow waters are trodden here
The rest of me faded from your eyes, but always somewhat near

See the smile that I've plastered on my face only for you
Hear the laugh I give and believe it, this fantasy you're not meant to undo
I know you and your complexion pales each time you see a flaw
And know you as I do the rest, you'll be quite quick to withdraw

I will walk as if I'm floating on air, I will sing clearly as the day
Not letting you know the load which I carry, the storm clouds that won't go away
So look not into the backdrop and see only half of what is put in your hands
For I will not be deserted by you, even though me you'll never understand