The Mask by Steve Pichan

Let's be honest, by now everyone is really fed up with wearing a Covid mask! I wear mine whenever possible below my nose to avoid a claustrophobic attack.
"The Mask" offers some upbeat humor and some disguised frustration for the critical listener while, at the conclusion of the song, is a bit of hope.....hope for a mask bonfire with all my family, friends and neighbors. What a celebration that will be :)
Below are the lyrics. I'm publishing this on Soundcloud with free downloads available. Hope it adds some comfort to all the muzzle wearers out there!

The Mask
Steve Pichan – singer /songwriter / producer

VS 1
Stepped outside in the neighborhood
Saw a few people doing what they should
Hiding behind the mask we wear
‘didn’t look up, I felt the fear
Streets without the traffic noise
The playground’s missin girls and boys
We don’t see smiles they’re hid away
I look forward to a better day, day

CHORUS 1 & 3
When I can see your face
It would feel like a warm embrace
Oh how I miss those smiles
Of strangers passing by

VS 2
Hope this doesn’t last too long
Hope it ends before this song
I’ll bet you feel the way I do
Maybe it’s a dream or crazy spoof
Feels to me unnatural
To walk by you and not say hello
You’re covered up, don’t know who you are
When I get close, you go far

BRIDGE
Let’s break all the rules this time
There’s not a drone in site
Watch out, there’s a spy, a say over there

CHORUS 2 & 4
But can I see your face
It would feel like a warm embrace
The mask it hides those smiles
Of strangers passing by

OUTRO SPOKEN WORD
Hello! How ya doing? You know, I think everything is gonna be ok!