Cutting Smile

(bright synths, claps)

Hey, look at me, I’m feeling great

Big wide smile, I’m never late

Heart on mute, but lights on loud

I blend right in with the happy crowd

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(funky groove)

I’ve got jokes lined up, timing clean

Living proof of the in-between

I say “good days”, I say “no stress”

You nod along, you love the mess

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(build, bass walk)

Don’t ask too deep, don’t pull the thread

It’s easier to hear what I said

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(upbeat, dancefloor)

I’m doing fine, can’t you tell?

Hands in the air, I’m doing well

Spin it bright, keep it light

Smile so hard it cuts like a knife

I’m doing fine, say it too

If I repeat it, it’s gotta be true

Laugh it off, keep the beat

I’m dead inside but I move my feet

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(same groove, darker chords)

I learned the words you like to hear

Confidence wrapped in souvenir

I glow on cue, I play the role

You want the shine, not the hole

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(short break, snap back)

If I slow down, it might show

So turn it up and let me go

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(bigger, euphoric)

I’m doing fine, look my way

Perfect night, perfect day

Neon grin, empty chest

Say I’m blessed, say I’m blessed

I’m doing fine, don’t look close

Love the lie you love the most

Round and round, same defeat

Dead inside but still on beat

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(playful, almost cartoonish)

Clap if you think I’m okay

See? It works—I fade away

More applause, less concern

Watch me smile while I burn

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(full energy, manic)

I’m doing fine, sing along

Happy face, nothing wrong

If I break, keep the tune

I’ll fall apart after the room

I’m doing fine—one last time

Say it fast, say it loud

I’m doing fine

(beat drops)

…now watch me drown in the crowd