'This Masquerade' explores the theme of self reflection. It can be so easy to simply coast through life without truly reflecting on who you are or better yet, who you want to become.

During the pandemic, like a lot of us, I was forced to stop and stand still. The busy, hectic life I had previously known was put on hold. In this moment I found myself looking back on my life, reflecting on my choices and asking myself the question, 'will I continue on the path I've been travelling or will I start anew?'

'This Masquerade' is by far the most intimate song on my forthcoming album 'Allen Keys & Broken Bits' (due for release 2022) - it was recorded around a single stereo microphone! Live! No overdubs. Just me, my voice and my old Gibson J50.

I really hope you connect to this song! Let me know in the comments section below!
This version of 'This Masquerade' is the recording that features on the album.
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Recorded Live at Tresorfabrik in Duisburg during the making of Jaimi Faulkner's Album 'Allen Keys and Broken Bits'.

'Allen Keys and Broken Bits' is due for release in January 2022 on 'Make My Day Records'

Musicians:
Jaimi Faulkner - Vocal and Guitar

Production:
Engineered - Beray Habip
Mixed and Mastered - David Manton
Video - Alex Schroer

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Lyrics:
This Masquerade
J.Faulkner

In the light
I’m a freak
I am broken beyond belief
I’m a plagiarising, low life, beggar man, thief

I’m a fool for you
I’m alone
And it takes two
I’m damned if I don’t
I’m damned if I do

Oh Oh Oh

CHORUS
Haven’t you heard?
They broke the speed of sound today
For what it’s worth
I’ve long been giving it away
And I’ll walk the road I’ve paved
Till judgement day
This masquerade

There’s a chance once in life
Take in breath or take flight
Take an eye for an eye
But that just don’t feel right

It’s a long road to peace
Rewinding yesteryears
That will only serve to sinking further down deep

CHORUS

There’s no time for disbelief
There’s a heart on my sleeve
I am so far gone from where I want to be

CHORUS

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