Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?

The Prophet took my hand on all souls day He preached the value of deception Changing shadows by a shapeshifter's rules Tales are never just for fools The court of conscience came before me Presenting me with a heavenly angel You took my hand and asked me, truths aside To his questions I replied Do you want the truth or something beautiful? Just close your eyes and make believe Do you want the truth or something beautiful? I am happy to deceive you He stood as tall as redwood trees Drank tea from a seamstress' thimble I Didn't want to speak the honest truth So I spit out lies that aimed to soothe Do you want the truth or something beautiful? Just close your eyes and make believe Do you want the truth or something beautiful? I am happy to deceive you Secrets, lies, and falling veils I can be who you want me to be Sacred lies, and telling tales I can be who you want me to be But do you want me? Do you want the truth or something beautiful? Just close your eyes and make believe Do you want the truth or something beautiful? I am happy to deceive you Sacred lies, and telling tales I can be who you want me to be Sacred lies, and telling tales I can be who you want me to be But do you want me? But do you want me?