I’ve been counting scars instead of sheep
Five times I tried to fall too deep
January’s cold, but not like me
Frozen in the pain they never see
You said love, then turned away
Left me in the mess you made
Now I wear this grin like paint
Hiding all the quiet rage
[Chorus]
Why do good hearts bleed alone?
Why's the silence feel like home?
I laugh like nothing's wrong, pretend I'm fine
But this smile looks better broken every time
[Verse 2]
Everyone says "you’re so strong"
But strength ain't real when nights feel long
I scream inside, but the world won’t hear
They only see what I make appear
Gave my best to someone cruel
Now I’m drowning in this room
Playing brave, but I’m so tired
Choking on my own desire
[Chorus]
Why do good hearts bleed alone?
Why's the silence feel like home?
I laugh like nothing's wrong, pretend I'm fine
But this smile looks better broken every time
[Bridge]
Maybe love’s not made for me
Or maybe they just couldn’t see
But if I fade into the night
Would they even know I died inside?
[Outro – soft, fading]
Life is rough, I won't deny
But I keep living—don’t know why
They see the mask, not the fight
I’m still here… at least tonight
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