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Hey, I’m smiling on the surface, shining in the light

Laughing in the daylight, hiding all the night

Painted on a smile, it’s just a disguise

Dancing through the shadows, masking silent cries

Colors are so bright, but inside I’m grey

Faking every moment, just to get through the day

Oh, I hold it in, pretend I’m fine

Laughing loud, but underneath I’m drowning inside

This masquerade, it’s a bittersweet kind

Spinning in a world where I’m just trying to survive

I’m smiling, though I’m breaking

Shining, while I’m aching

Having to pretend I’m okay

Dancing in the rain, hiding all my pain

Upbeat on the outside, mourning deep within

Laughing through the tears, trying to keep my chin up

It’s a bittersweet symphony, singing loud but feeling rough

Glitter on my face, but it’s just a disguise

Every joke I tell is just to hide my cries

Lights are shining bright, but my heart feels cold

Putting on a show, stories never told

Oh, I hold it in, pretend I’m fine

Laughing loud, but underneath I’m drowning inside

This masquerade, it’s a bittersweet kind

Spinning in a world where I’m just trying to survive

I’m smiling, though I’m breaking

Shining, while I’m aching

Having to pretend I’m okay

Dancing in the rain, hiding all my pain

Upbeat on the outside, mourning deep within

Laughing through the tears, trying to keep my chin up

It’s a bittersweet symphony, singing loud but feeling rough

Bright lights hide a world of quiet screams

Battles fought in silent dreams

Every laugh is a shield I wear

Hiding wounds I’m too afraid to share

So I keep the mask on, for the world to see

Dancing in the dark, that’s just me

Smiling, but my heart knows the truth

Living in the paradox of youth