**[Verse 1]** I laughed a little too late again Like the joke landed after the wound Kept my hands busy counting seconds So I wouldn’t count the truth Every scene fades out politely Like damage politely ignored I learned to bow when I’m bleeding And thank the crowd for more **[Pre-Chorus]** Say it soft, say it sweet If I sound okay, I might be Everyone loves a voice that smiles Through its teeth --- ### **[Chorus A – False / Happy / Major Key]** *(bright, airy, almost idol-pop)* It’s okay! I’m doing great Look at me, I’m wide awake Everything worked out just fine I’m right on time, I’m right on time Clap your hands, don’t ask why Roll the credits, wave goodbye Nothing hurts if I say it right I’m alright, I’m alright --- **[Verse 2]** I practiced that hook in the mirror Till it stopped sounding like a lie Learned which notes make people cheer When I’m barely getting by Every favor turned conditional Every love had fine print I paid the cost in installments Now I’m maxed on interest **[Pre-Chorus]** Sing it clean, sing it light Keep the mess outside the mic If they dance, they won’t hear What I hide --- ### **[Chorus A – Repeat / Brighter]** *(even sweeter, stacked harmonies)* It’s okay! I’m doing great Promise me you won’t look straight If you squint, it all aligns I’m right on time, I’m right on time Spin around, pastel sky Cut to black, don’t ask why Nothing’s wrong if the song’s alive I’m alright, I’m alright --- **[Bridge – Drop / Reality Bleeds In]** *(tempo strips back, voice cracks through effects)* This went further than I planned I don’t know how to keep the act I don’t know who I’m waving at When the ending’s still intact I kept smiling past the cut Till the cut learned how to talk Now the truth is clearing its throat In the dark --- ### **[Chorus B – Swap / Minor Key / Exposed]** *(same melody, new meaning)* It’s not okay, I just got good At sounding like I always could Everything costs more than time I paid in pieces, line by line Clap your hands, don’t look back The screen is bright, my chest is black I said “I’m fine” to keep it light I’m not alright— I’m not alright --- **[Outro – Soft / Detached]** *(gentle, almost lullaby)* The ending theme keeps playing on Like nothing bad was ever done If you’re still smiling, that’s okay I’ll sit here through the fade

Ending theme