Behind the Mask Lyrics
[Verse 1]
All along, I had to talk about it
But like a two-edged sword, it cuts you in its stab
All along, I knew you were a phony girl (Hee-hee)
You sit behind the mask and you control your world
You sit around and I watch your face
I try to find the truth, but that's your hiding place (Ah)
You say you love me, but it's hard to see (Ah)
'Cause when he's in your arms, you're throwing rocks at me
[Chorus]
Who do you love? (Hee-hee-hee)
Is it me (Hee-hee-hee) with you?
I don't know
Who do you love? (Hee-hee-hee)
I don't want it (Hee-hee-hee) if I can't have it
You know me, hoo
[Post-Chorus]
(There is nothing in your eyes)
There is nothing in your eyes
(But that's the way you cry)
But that's the way you cry, girl (Cry, girl)
(All is grand, all is bright)
All is grand, all is bright
(You're just studying my mind)
Ayy-ayy-ayy
All along, I had to talk about it
But like a two-edged sword, it cuts you in its stab
All along, I knew you were a phony girl (Hee-hee)
You sit behind the mask and you control your world
You sit around and I watch your face
I try to find the truth, but that's your hiding place (Ah)
You say you love me, but it's hard to see (Ah)
'Cause when he's in your arms, you're throwing rocks at me
[Chorus]
Who do you love? (Hee-hee-hee)
Is it me (Hee-hee-hee) with you?
I don't know
Who do you love? (Hee-hee-hee)
I don't want it (Hee-hee-hee) if I can't have it
You know me, hoo
[Post-Chorus]
(There is nothing in your eyes)
There is nothing in your eyes
(But that's the way you cry)
But that's the way you cry, girl (Cry, girl)
(All is grand, all is bright)
All is grand, all is bright
(You're just studying my mind)
Ayy-ayy-ayy
[Verse 2]
I walk around, I'm suffering in my doom
And when I come to you, you're sitting in your room
You sit around in the strangest place (Hee-hee-hee)
So take off the mask, so I can see your face
[Chorus]
Who do you love? (Hee-hee-hee)
Is it me (Hee-hee-hee) with you?
I don't know
Who do you love, babe? (Hee-hee-hee)
I don't want it (Hee-hee-hee) if I can't have it
I know you, hoo
[Post-Chorus]
(Heaven must be wary) Heaven must be wary
(Your smile is scary) You got me scared, girl
(Insincere, empty tears) Every year, yeah, that's good
(Where's your soul? Where'd it go?) You got me scared, girl
(Heaven must be wary) Heaven must be wary
(Your smile is scary) You know what you've been
(Insincere, empty tears) Every year, na-na-na
(Where's your soul? Where did it go?) Ayy-ayy-ayy
[Break]
Hee-hee-hee (Hey!), hee-hee-hee (Hey!)
Hee-hee-hee (Hee-hee), hee-hee-hee (Hee-hee)
Aaow!
I walk around, I'm suffering in my doom
And when I come to you, you're sitting in your room
You sit around in the strangest place (Hee-hee-hee)
So take off the mask, so I can see your face
[Chorus]
Who do you love? (Hee-hee-hee)
Is it me (Hee-hee-hee) with you?
I don't know
Who do you love, babe? (Hee-hee-hee)
I don't want it (Hee-hee-hee) if I can't have it
I know you, hoo
[Post-Chorus]
(Heaven must be wary) Heaven must be wary
(Your smile is scary) You got me scared, girl
(Insincere, empty tears) Every year, yeah, that's good
(Where's your soul? Where'd it go?) You got me scared, girl
(Heaven must be wary) Heaven must be wary
(Your smile is scary) You know what you've been
(Insincere, empty tears) Every year, na-na-na
(Where's your soul? Where did it go?) Ayy-ayy-ayy
[Break]
Hee-hee-hee (Hey!), hee-hee-hee (Hey!)
Hee-hee-hee (Hee-hee), hee-hee-hee (Hee-hee)
Aaow!
[Verse 3]
I walk around, I'm suffering in my doom
And when I come to you, you're sitting in your room
You sit around in the strangest place (Hee-hee-hee)
So take off the mask, so I can see your face
[Chorus]
Who do you love? (Hee-hee-hee)
Is it me (Hee-hee-hee) with you?
I don't know
Who do you love, babe? (Hee-hee-hee)
I don't want it (Hee-hee-hee) if I can't have it
I know you
Who do you love? (Hee-hee-hee)
Is it me (Hee-hee-hee) with you?
I don't know
Who do you love? (Hee-hee-hee)
I don't want it (Hee-hee-hee) if I can't have it
I don't know
[Post-Chorus]
I don't wanna talk about it (Let's talk about it)
I don't wanna talk about it (Let's talk about it)
I don't wanna talk about it (Let's talk about it)
I don't wanna talk about it
I walk around, I'm suffering in my doom
And when I come to you, you're sitting in your room
You sit around in the strangest place (Hee-hee-hee)
So take off the mask, so I can see your face
[Chorus]
Who do you love? (Hee-hee-hee)
Is it me (Hee-hee-hee) with you?
I don't know
Who do you love, babe? (Hee-hee-hee)
I don't want it (Hee-hee-hee) if I can't have it
I know you
Who do you love? (Hee-hee-hee)
Is it me (Hee-hee-hee) with you?
I don't know
Who do you love? (Hee-hee-hee)
I don't want it (Hee-hee-hee) if I can't have it
I don't know
[Post-Chorus]
I don't wanna talk about it (Let's talk about it)
I don't wanna talk about it (Let's talk about it)
I don't wanna talk about it (Let's talk about it)
I don't wanna talk about it
[Outro]
(I love you, baby) Hee-hee-hee, hee-hee-hee
(I love you, baby) Hee-hee-hee, hee-hee-hee
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Hee-hee-hee, hee-hee-hee
(I love you, baby) Hee-hee-hee, hee-hee-hee
(I love you, baby) Hee-hee-hee, hee-hee-hee
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Hee-hee-hee, hee-hee-hee
About
Genius Annotation
“Behind the Mask” is a song written and originally recorded by Japanese electronic band Yellow Magic Orchestra. In 1982, a cover version was recorded by American singer Michael Jackson for his album Thriller, but managerial disputes prevented its release.
On February 21, 2011, the song was released by Epic Records as the third single from the posthumous album Michael. Shanice provides background vocals on the song.
He sings about demons and the devil, and how the ‘fakes’ are behind the masks of people who try to act real.
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
Is there a music video?
Genius Answer
There are two. The first was fan-made, and the second was directed by duo Aggressive.
- 1.Hold My Hand
- 5.Monster
- 6.Best of Joy
- 9.Behind the Mask
- 10.Much Too Soon
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Release Date
February 11, 2011
Behind the Mask Covers
BEHIND THE MASK by YMO versus THE HUMAN LEAGUE, Behind the Mask by 坂本龍一 (Ryuichi Sakamoto), Behind the Mask by Greg Phillinganes, Behind the Mask by Eric Clapton, Behind the Mask (12" Version) by Greg Phillinganes, Behind the Mask (Instrumental) by Greg Phillinganes & Behind the Mask (Single Version) by Greg Phillinganes
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