Stained Glass Masquerade

Album: Lifesong (2005)
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  • Is there anyone that fails?
    Is there anyone that falls?
    Am I the only one in church today, feeling so small?
    Cause when I take a look around
    Everybody seems so strong
    I know they'll soon discover
    That I don't belong
    So I tuck it all away
    Like everything's OK
    If I make em all believe it
    Maybe I'll believe it too
    So with a painted grin
    I'll play the part again
    So everyone will see me
    The way that I see them

    Are we happy plastic people
    Under shiny plastic steeples
    With walls around our weakness
    And smiles that hide our pain
    But the invitations open
    To every heart that's been broken
    Maybe then we close the curtain
    On our stained glass masquerade

    Is there anyone who's been there?
    Are there any hands raised?
    Am I the only one who's traded
    In the altar for a stage?
    The performance is convincing
    And we know every line in my heart
    Only when no one is watching can we really fall apart
    But would it set me free
    If I dared to let you see
    The truth behind the person
    You imagine me to be
    Or would your eyes be opened
    Or would you walk away
    Would the love of Jesus
    Be enough to make you stay?

    Are we happy plastic people
    Under shiny plastic steeples
    With walls around our weakness
    And smiles that hide our pain
    But the invitations open
    To every heart that's been broken
    Maybe then we close the curtain
    On our stained glass masquerade

    Are we happy plastic people
    Under shiny plastic steeples
    With walls around our weakness
    And smiles that hide our pain
    But the invitations open
    To every heart that's been broken
    Maybe then we close the curtain
    On our stained glass masquerade

    If the invitations open
    To every heart that has been broken
    Maybe then we close the curtain
    On our stained glass masquerade

    Is there anyone that fails?
    Is there anyone that falls?
    Am I the only one in church today, feeling so small? Writer/s: JOHN MARK HALL, NICHOLE NORDEMAN
    Publisher: Capitol CMG Publishing, ESSENTIAL MUSIC PUBLISHING
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 3

  • Kaleb from Puerto RicoI heard this song for the first time years ago as a kid. Yesterday I was listening to a Casting Crowns playlist on Spotify and this song came on and I couldn't stop crying the entire time because the song came in my life at the right time. I'm currently 21 years old. I see all my friends growing and doing so many great things all around me while I appear to be falling behind and tripping on every step I take. The past few weeks I've been plagued with frustration, fears and doubts about myself and my future all whilst putting on a disguise to everyone around me showing I'm doing great when I'm not. Some days I feel like falling apart to the pressures of Society and my own expectations. I needed to hear this song to finally break down and recognize that I don't need to have a stained glass masquerade, I don't need to pretend what I'm not or try to imitate everyone else but rather live honestly, trusting the Lord for my future and with my transparency attract and accept others who may be as much of a mess as I am and show them how God can turn messed into masterpieces.
  • Walleigh from Ider, AlI love this song! for so long, I was one of those "plastic" people. I now live a Christian life, and God has blessed and is still blessing me. Thanks C.C. for obeying God.
  • Kennedy from Redding, CaCasting Crowns is the greatest Christian music singers ever!!!If you have'nt heard any of casting crowns songs before you are missing out BIG TIME!!!!so if you havent you need to ...im telling you they are the bomb!!!!which means their the best ever!!!! i love casting crowns so keep it up guys!!!!and will you think about coming back to Amarillo,Texas soon!!!i was at your last concert here and you rocked i was truly touched by god that night and your music helped!!!THANKS!;)
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