We all know the atomic bomb is very dangerous Since it may be used against us We must get ready for it Just as we are ready for many other dangers that are around us all the time We're living the American dream Little white fence in the front yard Pearls and jewels ain't what they seem Jack it all, high on hope Oh wow, I've been playin' make believe Cookie cuddle, wifey I ate the truth you fed to me Paintin' on a smile all the while And deep down I knew I was one of many It hit me with reality Set my world on fire but I didn't burn down Rose above the flames, yeah I did it somehow Because I know this too shall pass I'm livin' underneath the mask Even in the dark when I lost my way Seemed to find the glow leading back to me And yeah I know this too shall pass I'm livin' underneath the mask Days went on and on and on Pressin' your shirt in the mornin' Cup of Joe and you're out the door, love is lame Rest of my day, I'm hangin' up Hangin' up, filterin' your cup of lemonade Cookie cuddle, wifey I ate the truth you fed to me Paintin' on a smile all the while And deep down I knew I was one of many It hit me with reality Set my world on fire but I didn't burn down Rose above the flames, yeah I did it somehow Because I know this too shall pass I'm livin' underneath the mask Even in the dark when I lost my way Seemed to find the glow leading back to me And yeah I know this too shall pass I'm livin' underneath the mask Thank you, you showed me who you really are At the start, a disguise didn't get you far The grass is green so I'll be runnin' to the other side Thank you for reviewing yourself to me And God knows you and I just weren't meant to be I'm thankful, I'm thankful that now I see Yeah, yeah Set my world on fire but I didn't burn down Rose above the flames, yeah I did it somehow Because I know this too shall pass I'm livin' underneath the mask Even in the dark when I lost my way Seemed to find the glow leading back to me And yeah I know this too shall pass I'm livin' underneath the mask Yeah Underneath the mask Yeah Underneath the mask Yeah Underneath the mask Yeah Underneath the