It’s all fun and games till

It’s all fun and games till the truth hits your face,
One wrong step and the joke’s out of place.
Everybody’s acting like they know their part,
Who’s behind the grin? Who’s guarding their heart?

Keep it quick, keep it lively—life can life,
Masks on tight while the nerves run high.
Everybody’s got a reason they hide,
Till reality walks in from the side.

Some play the hero, some play “I’m fine,”
Some crack a joke just to buy more time.
Don’t know what they’re running from backstage,
Till the lights cut out and they step off the stage.

No mask fits forever, no act stays neat,
Truth has a way of finding your seat.

Laugh while you can—then brace for the hit.
Life keeps moving. That’s the bit.