Lyrics

**Verse 1**
I wake up tired, my chest feels tight,
Another day to fake it, to pretend I’m alright.
The mirror shows a stranger, a ghost in disguise,
But I’ll paint on a smile, I’ll wear my lies.

**Pre-Chorus**
I hide behind a smile, but it’s starting to fade,
The weight of the world cuts like a blade.
I’m screaming inside, but I swallow the sound,
Don’t let anybody see I’m breaking down.

**Chorus**
Just smile and pretend that everything’s okay,
While the storm in my mind rips me away.
I’m crumbling, I’m fighting, I’m losing my name,
But I’ll keep on smiling through the guilt and the shame.
Smile to hide that I’m going insane,
A fragile shell, concealing the pain.

**Verse 2**
I laugh on cue, I play my part,
But every joke feels like a dagger to my heart.
The world keeps spinning, but I’m standing still,
A prisoner of silence, a slave to my will.

**Pre-Chorus**
I hide behind a smile, but it’s starting to crack,
The colors are fading, there’s no turning back.
I’m drowning in silence, I’m losing my way,
Don’t let anybody see I’m slipping away.

**Chorus**
Just smile and pretend that everything’s okay,
While the storm in my mind rips me away.
I’m crumbling, I’m fighting, I’m losing my name,
But I’ll keep on smiling through the guilt and the shame.
Smile to hide that I’m going insane,
A fragile shell, concealing the pain.

**Bridge**
Behind these eyes, there’s a war I can’t win,
A battle I’m fighting beneath my own skin.
I’m tired of pretending, but what can I do?
The world only loves me when I’m playing the fool.

**Chorus**
Just smile and pretend that everything’s okay,
While the storm in my mind rips me away.
I’m crumbling, I’m fighting, I’m losing my name,
But I’ll keep on smiling through the guilt and the shame.
Smile to hide that I’m going insane,
A fragile shell, concealing the pain.

**Outro**
I hide behind a smile, but it’s tearing me apart,
A mask I wear to shield my heart.
I’ll keep on smiling, even if it’s in vain,
Even if it kills me, I’ll smile through the pain.