Rudimentary Peni - Cosmetic Plague

Being honest is no means of survival Avoid your inner feelings like the plague This is what it takes to comply with the images This structure will accomodate But things aren’t what they seem when they’re partially hidden Behind walls of pretense built for peace of mind The barriers between us are forever maintained By our acceptance of the roles others choose to define In a world of competition life’s portrayed as a contest Where we’re forced to live by making gains at others expense