Tricks of the trade

Too scared to be alone
Too afraid to open up
My blood runs cold
My body's given up
Escape from this world,
That has given so much
But I hardly feel it,
It's just out of touch

My ship is sinking,
These anchors, they're floating
I'm drowning in my own fucking mind
My hand, it's slipping
I'm letting it all go

Every body knows,
A few are too confused,
No one wants to speak first
A few ignore the view

Fake a smile,
Tricks of the trade
Hide away your nightmares
An expert at this game

Turn your back on those you love
Live in the shadow of your worst fears
How does that feel? How do you feel?
You fear their rejection,
Too afraid to be wrong
Too worried no one cares,
Too worried no one will sing along