Wake up, fake smile on my face Calm and complacent, or they'll label you a basket case Inside, it gets the best of me A prisoner held on the edge of insanity I can't take it, I can't take it This self-destruction, it just makes me sick I can't fake it, I can't fake it Will I lose this war within my mind? I'm feeling dead inside I feel, like there's a heart beneath the floor I can hear it beating, it goes on and on forevermore Within, my thoughts remain unclear Filled with doubt, I just want out Constantly full of fear I can't take it, I can't take it This self-destruction, it just makes me sick I can't fake it, I can't fake it Will I lose this war within my mind? I'm feeling dead inside I can hear it calling But it's whispers mean nothing If I hear it deep within, the doubts will slowly come again My worst enemy, is the one that I cannot see Won't let the darkness win, or the voice inside will be my end I can't take it, I can't take it But this self-destruction it just makes me sick I can't fake it, I can't fake it I can't take it, I can't take it This self-destruction, it just makes me sick I can't fake it, I can't fake it Will I lose this war within my mind? I'm feeling dead inside