We Mustnt

Mustn't let them see

This mental infirmity

Mustn't let them sense

This emotional incompetence

For if they can conject

Then there's nothing to protect

It's all out in the open

The sacred mask is broken

Mustn't breathe a phrase

Or they will know we're crazed

 

Mustn't mustn't mustn't mustn't

 

Mustn't talk to yourself

Strive to show the face of health

No poisons in your system

Cover up the symptoms

Ignore the whole disease

Just set their minds at ease

Mustn't open up their eyes

Must maintain the guise

Mustn't contradict the lies

For they may scrutinize

Become aware of our demise

Our reputation brutalized

 

Mustn't mustn't mustn't mustn't

Author's Notes/Comments: 

I was nineteen when I wrote this. I had heard Pink Floyd's "Dark Side Of The Moon" for the first time and drew inspiration from it... particularly the song "Brain Damage."

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well said, mustn't give in.

well said, mustn't give in. they shall bow down.

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Thank you! :)

Thank you! :)