Rush - War Paint Lyrics
Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifesonGirl before the mirrorAppraises her disguiseChild become a motherTries to fix her eyesNo more of his excusesIt has to be todayShe can keep her fantasyIf she can get awayPaint her name on a one-way streetPainted cheeks with angry heatWounded pride on painted eyesPaint the night with battlecriesAll puffed up with vanityWe see what we want to seeTo the beautiful and the wiseThe mirror always liesBoy before the mirrorChecks his camoflaugePolishes his armorAnd the charger in the garageNo more lame excusesIt has to be tonightHe can take the princessIf he can take the fightPound the drums with martial beatPound the streets with marching feetWounded pride, distorted eyesPaint the night with battlecriesAll puffed up with vanityWe see what we want to seeTo the powerful and the wiseThe mirror always liesBoys and girls togetherMistake conceit for pride--- ambition for illusion--- dreams for self-delusionGirls and boys togetherSee what it is we lackBoys and girls togetherLets paint the mirror blackPaint it black
