reminds me of "the mask" ... there's so many good references here i could use but since its Perna's thread and she likes music... have you heard The Stranger" Billy Joel?
really looks inward on that song...
since i've worked a lot of customer service i got familiar with that cartoon, the one where he pulls about 20 cartoon masks off his face.. oh, memories...
mom said same thing you brought up.. "you covered it up so well" ... too well maybe?