when something shakes your fiber
and stings your deepest part
just learn to be a liar
hold back your tears
 when something cuts you deeply
and blood runs from your soul
just hide your heart completely
hold back your tears

hold back your tears
like you've been told
hold back your tears
like you've been told

when love has turned to ashes
and comfort can't be found
just imitate the masses
hold back your tears
frowns twist the face of passion
but even deepest graves
must be ignored by fashion
hold back your tears

hold back your tears
like you've been told

remember the way life's supposed to be
a frank and honest face
could well destroy society

when your worst enemy winces
at what you have to face
candor has its consequences
hold back your tears
when something shakes your fiber
and stirs your deepest part
just learn to be a liar

hold back your tears
like you've been told

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