Painted Smile

(verse 1)

The mirror whispers a lie I long to believe

Reflecting a princess I won't ever see

But beneath the surface cracks begin to show

Where insecurities grow

(Pre-chorus)

Pretty isn't pretty when it's just a mask

A painted smile hiding tears I've always had

A constant wish for acceptance and love

But all I see is darkness up above

(Chorus)

Pretty isn't pretty when they say it is

When I know deep down I'll never be his

Longing for connection I love that I know

But I know deep down I'll be taking the blow

(Verse 2)

The world's perfection I'm losing my mind

But inside I'm just crumbling when people think I'm fine

Compare myself to others a filtered life

Can't show it won't show it I'm losing my mind

(Pre-chorus)

Pretty isn't pretty when it's just a mask

A painted smile holding tears of always had

A constant wish for acceptance and love

But all I see is darkness up above

(Chorus)

Pretty isn't pretty when they say it is

When I know deep down I'll never be his

Longing for connection I love that I know

But I know deep down I'll be taking the blow

(Bridge)

Maybe someday I'll break free

Embrace imperfections I won't think I won't care

Or look at myself passing the mirror

(Chorus ending)

Pretty isn't pretty when they say it

When I know deep down I'll never be his

Longing for connection I love that I know

But I know deep down I'll be taking the blow