Mask Off

Behind the Song



I was thinking about the effects of mass usage of masks due to the Covid-19 pandemic and as an amateur psychologist, I am curious about that effect on behavior. Are we going to see changes in the pattern of behaviors of people or people will remain uninfluenced by the public use of masks? 
In African cultures where masquerading is a thing, unnatural abilities are projected to humans who are hidden behind masks and costumes. They often are permitted to freely do some things which they ordinarily would not do.
If we all become "Lagbaja" that is, anonymous can we live as expected as when we are known? Evil thrive in secrecy, will this period be an exception?
 I believe we all can let go of the masks covering up our shining while we still #MaskUp for the sake of the pandemic without losing ourselves to the lures of secrets and darkness.


The Lyrics

Verse 1

behind the mask
I can be bold but afraid
behind the mask
I can be tough but ashamed
behind the mask

Chorus

mask off coming out pure
nothing to hide truth revealed
mask off 

Verse 2

without the mask
shaking but doing great things
without the mask
there are many scars yet
I am unashamed

Bridge

Hiding by a finger
cooking without fire
running getting nowhere
with my mask on
covering my messes
tying them with laces
showing up in places
with my mask on 
 
breathing under water
chilling inside fire
living on forever  
with my mask off 

Ad lib

no more running from the truth
no more hiding place for secrets
no more hiding behind a finger
it's time to remove every mask
it's time to do away with hidden things
and secret sins 
not being pure and real
it's time to move on to the truth that we speak 
no more lies no more lies no more lies 


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