Behind the Mask

I wore the snow like skin Kept my name behind my teeth Mother said, "Hold your fire" But the fire learned to breathe Stone steps under bare feet Red cloth tied in the wind I heard the village praying And I heard the monster grin Who am I now? Who do I serve? Hands made of frost Heart made of nerves Behind the mask I become the dark (become the dark) Behind the mask I answer the call (I answer) Behind the mask I break to protect (break to protect) Behind the mask I rise and I fall Children hide their faces When my shadow hits the door I bring the winter's justice Then I kneel and ask for more Every oath is a blade Every mercy leaves a scar I am both the wound And the hand that sets it apart Who am I now? Who do I serve? Blood on the snow Duty and hurt Behind the mask I become the dark (become the dark) Behind the mask I answer the call (I answer) Behind the mask I break to protect (break to protect) Behind the mask I rise and I fall Taiko thunder, shake the shrine I hear my human voice inside If I return, will they see me? If I stay, will I survive? Behind the mask I become the dark (become the dark) Behind the mask I answer the call (I answer) Behind the mask I break to protect (break to protect) Behind the mask I rise and I fall (I rise) Behind the mask I carry the blame Behind the mask I remember my name #OriginalSong #HeavyMetal #HardRock