This was supposed to be an inspirational song
It's about someone that pretends to be a certain way just to fit in and be popular

Walking down a path you think you know
Following footsteps of things you think you want – to be
Are you sure this is how you want things to go?
Just walking away from what is plain rea – lity?

-Chorus-
Honestly now, Ray, when was the last time you laughed
And your heart was laughing inside you?
Wasn’t life easier when being yourself was enough?
Do you really like to hide it?
Or is it just another way to cope?
Honestly now, Ray, what’s your ray of hope?

Walking down a path you’ve walked before
Following footsteps instead of creating – your own
Are you sure you want to do this anymore?
Just hiding from loneliness will get you – alone

-Chorus-
Honestly now, Ray, when was the last time you laughed
And your heart was laughing inside you?
Wasn’t life easier when being yourself was enough?
Do you really like to hide it?
Or is it just another way to cope?
Honestly now, Ray, what’s your ray of hope?

Walking down that path, you’re blindfolded
Following indications instead of tryin – to see
Are you sure you don’t want this cause you’re told to?
Just lying to them doesn’t mean it works – with me

-Chorus-
Honestly now, Ray, when was the last time you laughed
And your heart was laughing inside you?
Wasn’t life easier when being yourself was enough?
Do you really like to hide it?
Or is it just another way to cope?
Honestly now, Ray, what’s your ray of hope?

-Bridge-
Honestly now, Ray…
….
Life is beautiful inside and out
And so are you, believe me
If you start living for yourself and not the crowd
Soon enough you’ll get to see this

-Chorus-
Honestly now, Ray, when was the last time you laughed
And your heart was laughing inside you?
Wasn’t life easier when being yourself was enough?
Do you really like to hide it?
Or is it just another way to cope?
Honestly now, Ray, what’s your ray of hope?