Veil of Perfection - rock ballad

[Verse 1]
You wore your crown of gold and silver velvet
And you claimed the throne with an iron frame
Then you used your voice like a mighty hammer
Breaking spirits, and you never took the blame
[Chorus]
You have created a perfect illusion
Yet you're nowhere, but nowhere near the truth
So I'll stand tall in the face of your delusion
From now until the end, I'll bear the proof
[Verse 2]
You took the spotlight, always the performer
In every mirror, it's your reflection, you adore
Then you labeled honesty as the enemy,
If it's in your way, it’s a casualty
And inside, you're the beast you once abhorred
[Chorus]
You have created a perfect illusion
Yet you're nowhere, but nowhere near the truth
So I'll stand tall in the face of your delusion
From now until the end, I'll bear the proof
[Bridge]
Your facade can't last forever
Someday, you'll be undone
The mask will tear, and I'll be stronger
Standing tall until the dawn
[Chorus]
You have created a perfect illusion
Yet you're nowhere, but nowhere near the truth
So I'll stand tall in the face of your delusion
From now until the end, I'll bear the proof
[Verse 3]
You spin the story, you're always the victim
Fabrications, they come so easily to you
But on this stage, the lines are wearing thin
Each act you play, cracks begin to come into view
[Chorus]
You have created a perfect illusion
Yet you're nowhere, but nowhere near the truth
So I'll stand tall in the face of your delusion
From now until the end, I'll bear the proof
[Outro]
Yet in the light, masks lose their shine
A truth revealed, a tale left behind
[Verse 4]
The kingdom's crumbling, your reign is ending
Each shattered lie is finally coming clear
And we won't cower, no more pretending
Our hearts are strong, unswayed by fear
[Chorus]
You have created a perfect illusion
Yet you're nowhere, but nowhere near the truth
So I'll stand tall in the face of your delusion
From now until the end, I'll bear the proof
[Outro]
Yet in the light, masks lose their shine
A truth revealed, a tale left behind
[Verse 4]
Your empire's falling, your lies are crumbling
The truth breaks free, no longer chained
And in the mirror, you see the monster
You claimed we were, the one you feigned
[Chorus]
You have created a perfect illusion
Yet you're nowhere, but nowhere near the truth
So I'll stand tall in the face of your delusion
From now until the end, I'll bear the proof
[Outro]
Your reign is ending, no more pretending
The veil is torn, and now we stand