Somewhere to Lean

Verse 1:

I need a place to lean, somewhere I can breathe

Someone to hear me cry, not just tell me to leave

I always smiled, held it in so tight

Behind these eyes, I fought every night

They say I’m just a kid, like that makes it light

But I carry storms, trying not to ignite

I try not to speak, try not to break

But silence don’t fix the way my heart aches

Chorus:

I need somewhere to cry out, somewhere to scream

Someone to hold me, not tear at my seams

I’m tired of being strong when no one sees

I’m breaking down, don’t look at me

Like I’m weak, like I ain’t trying

I’m still here, even while I’m crying

All I want is a place to lean

Somewhere to fall, and still be seen

Verse 2:

I was the one who listened, gave all I had

Always the shoulder, never got that back

Now my chest is heavy, and my hands shake

But I smile, fake it — for everyone’s sake

They say I’m too young to feel this deep

But they don’t know the weight I keep

This burden’s mine, I never chose

But I’ve carried it far — alone, composed

Chorus:

I need somewhere to cry out, somewhere to scream

Someone to hold me, not tear at my seams

I’m tired of being strong when no one sees

I’m breaking down, don’t look at me

Like I’m weak, like I ain’t trying

I’m still here, even while I’m crying

All I want is a place to lean

Somewhere to fall, and still be seen

Bridge:

Don’t tell me I’m too young to feel

These scars are proof that pain is real

I don’t want fixing, just someone near

To say, “I see you, I’m right here”

Final Chorus:

I need somewhere to cry out, somewhere to scream

Someone to hold me, not tear at my seams

Not a judge, not a voice that stings

Just a heart that hears, and listening brings

I’m breaking down, please let me be

Not weak, just human — just needing peace

All I want is a place to lean

Somewhere to fall...

And still be seen

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