No matter what - destined to fail I'm close - but I never prevail A little different - never the norm Suppressed by birth - born to conform Sit still - don't stray from the pack I've got ambition - heart's what I lack Never question - always subdue A little patience - soon it'll be you I pretended I was just like you We all wear masks to make it through I imagined I was just like them We all wear masks to the bitter end I don't consider it defeat, don't consider it a loss This is how I will survive, and financially thrive Maybe on the way I lost what is valuable to most In the end small price to pay for the life I live today I pretended I was just like you We all wear masks to make it through I imagined I was just like them We all wear masks to the bitter end I pretended I was just like you We all wear masks to make it through I imagined I was just like them We all wear masks to the bitter end Just like rats Just like rats Just like rats Just like rats Just like rats This is self-preservation Just like rats This is self-preservation Just like rats This is self-preservation Just like rats This is self-preservation Just like rats Just like rats This time you lose About time you paid your dues This time you lose About time you paid your dues This time you lose About time you paid your dues This time you lose About time you paid your dues