Behind the smile

Devil and Angel

In a mirror, life smiles in one hand

On the other, death stares, a demand

Giving life to the lifeless

And death to the loveless

I have an angel sitting on my shoulder

And a devil making my world colder

There are voices deep down they reside

Deep in my mind, I got a devil inside

Devil:

In your heart, you know what they say is true

They want nothing more than to protect you from you

They're not your enemies, your true enemy is yourself

You have nothing more to fear than mind itself

Angel:

Don't listen to their words, they'll just tear you down

Don't listen to the devil wearing a bloody crown

You can push on, you're stronger than this

Don't give in to pain for a lack of bliss

Devil:

The monster in lily-white silk returns

I see you have come to give the pot a churn?

You have a sea within, so let it release

Let it out, and don't ever let it cease

Angel:

You don't have to conceal the tears that you shed

They aren't bad people, don't let them get to your head

In your inner cage, I can set you free

Before the light is darkness, listen to me

Devil:

This path you walk gets brighter still

If they won't love you now, they will never will

This hurt is something you don't have to bear

Let the razor blade shine, let it take its share

Angel:

This isn't the only escape, there's more for you now

Death isn't a paradise, it's a broken solemn vow

You can't let your demons into your mind

You don't have to lose the battle you designed

Devil:

You know you want it, just a little bit

You need a release, you've earned it

Isn't that relieving? Don't you feel better?

Just a little more, let it flow, sweet nectar

Angel:

This won't help you, you're just digging yourself deeper

You're just taking steps closer and closer to the reaper

Every dream has a beginning and every nightmare an end

But it won't arrive if you don't allow your wound to mend

Devil:

You know what's right for you

You know the truth, you know what to do

Close your eyes and let your heart be at last eased

This is how you win, this is how you slay the beast