Fake It

[Tone: Aggressive, rhythmic
Theme: Work mask, leadership pressure, “Billy B”]

[Verse 1]
Fake it till I make it, that’s the motto they sold me
Smile for the team even when I’m lonely
Clipboard confidence, stomach in knots
Tell ‘em “we’re good” when I’m barely afloat
Manager voice, calm and collected
Inside I’m a mess, every thought redirected
Lead by example, don’t let ‘em see cracks
So I joke real loud just to cover the facts

[Pre-Chorus]
Pressure on pressure, don’t blink
Say the wrong thing, now they all think

[Chorus]
“Billy B,” yeah they call me that
When I snap just a little, then I laugh it back
Armor made of jokes and sarcasm
If I stop smiling, fear might have ‘em
I don’t mean the things that slip my tongue
Just intrusive thoughts when the day gets long
I fake it so well, I forgot what’s real
Tell me—how’s a leader supposed to heal?

[Verse 2]
I love my people, that’s the problem here
If I lose this place, I disappear
Clock in courage, clock out doubt
Sit at the bar tryna not freak out
Hands clench tight when my patience thin
I hear my voice and don’t recognize him
They laugh it off, say “you’re intense”
But they don’t hear what’s in my head

[Bridge]
If strength is silence, I’m breaking the rule
If honesty’s weakness, then what do I do?

[yelling and singing] 
What do I do?
What do I… do?

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