**Verse 1**
You laughed at my pain, thought it was a game,
Every cruel word, a spark to the flame
In the hallway whispers, I felt so alone,
Carrying burdens, like stones on my own.
**Pre-Chorus**
I wore a brave face, tried to stand tall,
But inside I was breaking, just waiting to fall.
You pushed me to shadows, made me feel small,
But I’m more than your echoes — I’ll rise through it all.
**Chorus**
Behind the smiles, I’m fighting this night,
Broken but stronger, ready for the light.
Tears like thunder, but I’m learning to fight,
Your words were the darkness; now I’m claiming my light.
Oh, oh, behind the smiles, I’ll reclaim my life!
**Verse 2**
You thought you could silence the dreams in my heart,
But every cruel moment, it’s just made me start.
To find the true me, hidden deep in the scars,
I’m rewriting my story, reaching for stars.
**Pre-Chorus**
I’m breaking the silence, I’m taking a stand,
Your laughter won’t shatter the strength that I’ve planned.
For every tear shed, I’ll turn into gold,
With hope as my armor, I refuse to fold.
**Chorus**
Behind the smiles, I’m fighting this night,
Broken but stronger, ready for the light.
Tears like thunder, but I’m learning to fight,
Your words were the darkness; now I’m claiming my light.
Oh, oh, behind the smiles, I’ll reclaim my life!
**Bridge**
One day you’ll see, the boy that you broke,
Is rising from ashes, igniting the smoke.
No longer a victim, I’ll take back my name,
Every bruise is a lesson, I’ll never be the same.
**Chorus**
Behind the smiles, I’m fighting this night,
Broken but stronger, ready for the light.
Tears like thunder, but I’m learning to fight,
Your words were the darkness; now I’m claiming my light.
Oh, oh, behind the smiles, I’ll reclaim my life!
**Outro**
So here’s to the journey, the scars that I wear,
A warrior’s spirit, I’m rising with flair.
Behind the smiles, I’ve found my true song,
With every step forward, I know I belong.
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