Lyrics

[Intro]
Silent conversations, in the dead of night
The weight of unspoken words, a heavy, endless fight

[Verse 1]
Late nights, you're talkin' softly, tryin' to see inside
My eyes just drift away, nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
You ask me what's on my mind, a gentle, worried plea
But the words get stuck right in my throat, they never make it free
It's not that I don't trust you, baby, or that I don't care
It's just this heavy silence, a burden I can't share

[Pre-Chorus]
I know you see the struggle, written on my face
But speakin' what I'm goin' through feels like a losing race

[CHORUS]
And I keep it all inside, yeah, locked up tight and deep
Every heavy thought and worry, secrets that I keep
You say you wanna help me, say you'll understand
But it's easier to just pretend, than to show you my shaky hand

[Verse 2]
You reach across the table, tryin' to bridge the gap
But I pull back, defensive, and the moment snaps
I try to let you in, but the walls go up too high
And I'm left standin' here, wonderin' why I even try

[CHORUS]
And I keep it all inside, yeah, locked up tight and deep
Every heavy thought and worry, secrets that I keep
You say you wanna help me, say you'll understand
But it's easier to just pretend, than to show you my shaky hand

[Bridge]
Maybe someday I'll learn to let it show
The cracks in my facade, the weight that I've been told
But till then, I'll just strum this melody
Hopin' you'll hear the words I'm too afraid to say

[CHORUS]
And I keep it all inside, yeah, locked up tight and deep
Every heavy thought and worry, secrets that I keep
You say you wanna help me, say you'll understand
But it's easier to just pretend, than to show you my shaky hand

[Outro]
This stonewalling's a reflex, a habit I just can't shake
Even when I know it's hurtin' us, for goodness gracious sake.