Verse 1
I smile when the world is looking
Hold my breath, keep my footing
No one knows the storms I ride
’Cause the tears, they fall inside
You see a girl just spinning round
But don’t hear the silent sound
Of battles fought without a scar
Of healing hearts that still feel far
Chorus
I have a bruise, but you can’t see it
It doesn’t bleed, but I still feel it
It’s not black and blue, but it’s real and true
I carry it like only I can do
I have a bruise, but you can’t see it
Don’t need your pity—just believe it
Verse 2
I dance to chase the dark away
I laugh like everything’s okay
But deep inside, I hold a space
Where pain and grace still interlace
You ask me why I’m quiet now
Why my fire’s a little down
But healing’s slow when no one sees
The weight of silent memories
(Chorus)
I have a bruise, but you can’t see it
It doesn’t bleed, but I still feel it
It’s not black and blue, but it’s real and true
I carry it like only I can do
I have a bruise, but you can’t see it
Don’t need your pity—just believe it
Bridge
But I’m stronger than the ache
Every sunrise that I make
Every breath, a quiet roar
I am more than what I wore
Final Chorus
I have a bruise, but I won’t hide it
Wounds like this—you learn to ride it
It’s not black and blue, but it made me new
And someday I’ll help someone else through
I have a bruise, but you can’t see it
It made me whole—can you believe it?