I've heard perception is everything
Though depth was never really mine
Surface life of a girl dragged under
Seeped in irony, fall in line

Maybe my reality is a compromise
(Though I **** sure never will)
A necessary concession to get through this moment
Every new second brings new things to feel

Appearances are the most convincing
Which emotions do you fake?
Waking life can't really be so nightmarish
**** this give and take