Monsters In The Mirror

They're closer than you think
Whisperin' in the dark

Underneath the mask, who do you really fear?
Is it the shadow man, or the man in the mirror here?
They say monsters don't breathe, but they sure as hell stare
Breathing down your neck, every time you dare to care
The world's got teeth, and it's hungry for your soul
It's the ones in suits, man, they're on a roll
Feedin' off your fears, with the stories they sold
They tell you to conform, but you're bought and sold

Monsters in the mirror, they're wearin' your skin
Talkin' 'bout the places that you've never been
Monsters in the mirror, they whisper your name
Takin' all your pride, and they ain't feelin' no shame

Yeah, they come in all shapes, smiles, and disguise
With poisoned words that make you question your eyes
The beast in the boardroom, the devil in the skies
The monster's not out there, it's the truth in your lies
They ain't gotta claw, they don't need no bite
Just a touch of your mind to steal your fight
The world's a haunted house, man, it's all the same
Foolin' us all, with a beautiful name

Every night I hear 'em knockin'
Doors creakin', chains lockin'
But the biggest chains are the ones in your head
And the real monsters don't ever go to bed

Monsters in the mirror, they're wearin' your skin
Talkin' 'bout the places that you've never been
Monsters in the mirror, they whisper your name
Takin' all your pride, and they ain't feelin' no shame

The world's a circus, and the monsters run the show
They feed on your fear, and they make you feel low
But the mirror won't lie, it's got somethin' to show
Who's the real monster, now you're ready to know

You think they're the ones who hide in the dark
But the monsters are the ones who break your heart
They sell you a dream, then tear it apart
And leave you in the cold, with a scar on your mark
They ain't got no fangs, but they feed on your pride
No claws in the night, but they know where you hide
The demons in suits, with the lies they provide
It's all in your face, you can't run or divide

Monsters in the mirror, they're wearin' your skin
Talkin' 'bout the places that you've never been
Monsters in the mirror, they whisper your name
Takin' all your pride, and they ain't feelin' no shame

Monsters, monsters
Look close, they're inside
Now you see the truth
It was always you