Secret Six - "Charade (In Your World)"

Charade (In Your World)

   Another Friday night, you sell another tale
   Of someone you know, or somewhere you’ve been, and some old joke that never fails
   So I take my place near the wall, trying to laugh and all the while
   You’d rather hang with the gang, a beer to your lips, while you polish your public smile

   CHORUS 1
   Could you cast a loving glance in my direction?
   Or are you caught up in your world? Do I rain on your parade?
   So I’ll put aside my pride for your protection
   I’m so caught up in your world, I believe in your charade

   Your tongue and my wallet are drained; you say it’s time we headed home
   Where you’ll lie naked in bed, leaving me clothed, and swear I’ll never be alone
   Then I’ll listen with longing intent, while you speak of your yesterdays
   And how they force you to frown when I look in your eyes, then you slowly turn away

   CHORUS 2
   Please don’t say you’ll take for granted my affection
   Or are you caught up in your world? Don’t you see this thing we’ve made?
   So I’ll sacrifice my pride for your protection
   I’m so caught up in your world that I’m in love with your charade

   I played the fool and you played me perfectly
   Step for step you were always in front of me
   My purpose served, you take it away from me
   Questions arise just as sure as the morning comes
   I took stock in the feelings you’re running from
   You knew all along this thing wasn’t meant to be

   Friday morning arrives; all the knots have come undone
   You say, “Thanks for being a friend, and being there by my side, but I’ve always known
        you’re not the one”

   CHORUS 3
   Please don’t say there’s truth in your words of deception
   Or are you caught up in your world? Don’t you see the price I’ve paid?
   ‘Cause I’ve given up my pride for your protection
   But you’re so caught up in your world that you live out your charade
   I’m so caught up in your world, I believe in your charade
   I’m so caught up in your world that I’m in love with your charade
   Now I’m standing here alone, ‘cause I believed in your charade