Behind My Smile

Verse 1
I’m in pain, but I can’t let it show,
Hiding the truth that no one should know.
Each passing day, I put on a face,
Carrying a weight I can’t erase.

Pre-Chorus
They don’t see the cracks inside,
I keep it buried, I let it hide.

Chorus
Behind my smile is a heart trying to heal,
Behind my laugh is a soul that feels.
I’m breaking down, but I stand tall,
For the ones who need me, I give my all.

Verse 2
Sadness lingers, shadows stay,
But I force myself to face the day.
I can’t fall, there’s too much to lose,
So I wear the strength they expect me to use.

Pre-Chorus
No one knows the cost it takes,
To fake the light when your spirit breaks.

Chorus
Behind my smile is a heart trying to heal,
Behind my laugh is a soul that feels.
I’m breaking down, but I stand tall,
For the ones who need me, I give my all.

Bridge
When the night falls, the mask comes undone,
Tears remind me I’m not the strong one.
But by morning, I’ll wear it again,
Fighting the pain with a practiced pretend.

Final Chorus / Outro
Behind my smile is a heart trying to heal,
Behind my laugh is a soul that feels.
I’m holding on though I feel so small,
For the ones who need me, I give my all.

female alternative rock/emo, electro pop/edm