Soft Rock
a look behind the curtain.
Shades of Grey
I know just what you mean I said
And thought I meant each word
I tried to fit in everywhere
But see now that's absurd
Afraid to say what I felt
Afraid someone would see
Blending in seemed easier
Than ever being me
I lived my life in shades of grey
A chameleon in every way
Behind a wall hidden away
I lived my life in shades of grey
Looked down on by everyone
From my early years
I learned to hide embarrassment
My weaknesses and tears
I pretended laughter at
Jokes both cruel and dumb
I plastered my mask in place
Until my face went numb
I lived my life in shades of grey
A chameleon in every way
Behind a wall hidden away
I lived my life in shades of grey
I finally learned to love myself
Put fear of failing on the shelf
Loosed my light for all to see
Now at last I can be me
Solo 8 Bars
No more life in shades of grey
I'm being me in every way
Broke down my wall now I can say
No more life in shades of grey
Broke down my wall
Now I can say
No more life
In shades of grey
Copyright 9/6/2021 John W Selleck BMI