Verse 1:
I need a place to lean, somewhere I can breathe
Someone to hear me cry, not just tell me to leave
I always smiled, held it in so tight
Behind these eyes, I fought every night
They say I’m just a kid, like that makes it light
But I carry storms, trying not to ignite
I try not to speak, try not to break
But silence don’t fix the way my heart aches
Chorus:
I need somewhere to cry out, somewhere to scream
Someone to hold me, not tear at my seams
I’m tired of being strong when no one sees
I’m breaking down, don’t look at me
Like I’m weak, like I ain’t trying
I’m still here, even while I’m crying
All I want is a place to lean
Somewhere to fall, and still be seen
Verse 2:
I was the one who listened, gave all I had
Always the shoulder, never got that back
Now my chest is heavy, and my hands shake
But I smile, fake it — for everyone’s sake
They say I’m too young to feel this deep
But they don’t know the weight I keep
This burden’s mine, I never chose
But I’ve carried it far — alone, composed
Chorus:
I need somewhere to cry out, somewhere to scream
Someone to hold me, not tear at my seams
I’m tired of being strong when no one sees
I’m breaking down, don’t look at me
Like I’m weak, like I ain’t trying
I’m still here, even while I’m crying
All I want is a place to lean
Somewhere to fall, and still be seen
Bridge:
Don’t tell me I’m too young to feel
These scars are proof that pain is real
I don’t want fixing, just someone near
To say, “I see you, I’m right here”
Final Chorus:
I need somewhere to cry out, somewhere to scream
Someone to hold me, not tear at my seams
Not a judge, not a voice that stings
Just a heart that hears, and listening brings
I’m breaking down, please let me be
Not weak, just human — just needing peace
All I want is a place to lean
Somewhere to fall...
And still be seen
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ADnightowl
