Is it real?
 Is it not?
 Is it real?
 Is it not?
 Is it?

 Make-believe, sweetest thing, in this world
 Keep me sane, stir it light, fake it well (yeah)
 Don't you wish
 You were perfect?
 I know it seems like everyone else is
 Out of magazine covers from the base to the top
 Is it me or is not?
 Is it real or is it not (oh ah)
 Since when did lying become such an art

 I don't know myself, very well, very well
 I don't know myself, very well, very well
 I don't know myself, very well, very well
 I don't know myself, very well, very well

 Hey don't cry little boy
 I understand, it must be real hard for you
 Self-hate sours this place, mistakes will follow the truth
 I know it wasn't in the plans but you can cover up in a hue
 These people don't know you so much, but I think they'll love you in blue

 Are you willing to change your life?
 Tainted but mortified