I have seen her care, comfort and inner beauty manifested with other persons less fortunate—the downtrodden【受壓迫的】 in life, and animals—but remain hidden from the persons she should really let it shine upon.
Over the years of performing music, I have tried to control the audience either by laughter or witty【詼諧的】 banter【逗趣】 or provocative【令人振奮的】 songs or any number of little acting tricks to entertain while also not really showing much of my real self. Little bits of the real me can be gleaned【收集】 from the lyrics of my songs—bits here and there—little hints, so to speak.
I no longer think that is enough for me. I no longer want to hide behind this fa?ade【外觀】 of I-will-kick-your-ass attitude.
I have decided now after some time and much introspection【反思】 that I should not be afraid to reveal my beauty.
As men, we think it must be all machismo【男子氣概】, bluster【怒號】, bad-ass attitude and scowls【不悅之色】. I know that, speaking for myself, I was and still am to a great extent【在很大程度上】 afraid to reveal my soft, sensitive and beautiful nature.
I am going to try to do better and trust that while opening and pulling back the curtains, so to speak, others will be inspired and see themselves in the process—see themselves as beautiful. We all really are, you know. We just have to have the courage to divulge【泄露】 that tender inner side. I am trying.