Paper Smile

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I laugh it off in the group chat Act like I’m fine in the hallway Got a joke for the bad days Got a grin for the hard way I say, “I’m good,” like a habit Say it fast, say it clean But the mirror knows my face When the room goes quiet on me [Pre-Chorus] And I keep it light Keep it loose Keep a punchline ready When the truth cuts through [Chorus] I’m joking about how I feel everyday (Everyday) Make it sound small when it’s heavy to say (Heavy to say) I laugh, I smile, I play it that way (Play it that way) I’m joking about how I feel everyday [Verse 2] At the bus stop, I’m “all right” With my phone in my hand Typing three dots to nobody Letting them vanish again I can turn pain into a story Make the punchline land on cue But when I’m alone in my bedroom It all comes back to you [Pre-Chorus] And I keep it light Keep it moving If I crack for a second I’m afraid of proving [Chorus] I’m joking about how I feel everyday (Everyday) Make it sound small when it’s heavy to say (Heavy to say) I laugh, I smile, I play it that way (Play it that way) I’m joking about how I feel everyday [Bridge] Maybe one day I’ll drop the act Let the real thing show No clean exit, no perfect line Just the thing you need to know Till then I’m the one who says “It’s nothing, I’m okay” But my little jokes keep dripping What I can’t say [Chorus] I’m joking about how I feel everyday (Everyday) Make it sound small when it’s heavy to say (Heavy to say) I laugh, I smile, I play it that way (Play it that way) I’m joking about how I feel everyday