There's a weight on my shoulders enemies of my past Plastic smiles to get me by moving from mask to mask Every time I turn around the demon's at the door Damned if I do, Damned if I don't Cut by a double edged sword Half truths and little white lies A slip of the tongue at just the wrong time could lead to my demise CHORUS Cuz I'm Sworn to Silence there's nothing I can do Bound by every word, a captive on this ship of fools Yes I'm Sworn to Silence Afraid they'll see through my disguise I've closed my eyes The secrets frozen cold it chills me to the bone Until this storm is over emotions turned to stone I've been running from my shadows they spill into my dreams Each day my reality is like a silent scream Half truths and little white lies A slip of the tongue at just the wrong time could lead to my demise CHORUS: For one who's not a player or an Actor on a stage This is my best performance inside this empty cage