[Verse 1]
Constant anxiety
Keeps eating me alive
I smile for the room
Then lock it up inside
I’m only human
I wear it like a coat
Pretend I’m standing tall
When I’m barely afloat
[Pre-Chorus]
I push it down, down, down
Till it comes back loud
I say I’m fine, I’m fine
But my hands don’t know how
[Chorus]
I’m not fine, I’m breaking
I’m not fine, I’m shaking
Paper smile, paper smile
I hold it for a while
I’m not fine, I’m breaking
Deep down, I’m aching
Paper smile, paper smile
Please don’t ask me why
[Verse 2]
The mirror knows my name
The one I never say
I laugh at empty things
To make the hours stay
Then night steps in again
And every fear returns
I’m holding all this flame
While I let my chest burn
[Pre-Chorus]
I push it down, down, down
Till it comes back loud
I say I’m fine, I’m fine
But my hands don’t know how
[Chorus]
I’m not fine, I’m breaking
I’m not fine, I’m shaking
Paper smile, paper smile
I hold it for a while
I’m not fine, I’m breaking
Deep down, I’m aching
Paper smile, paper smile
Please don’t ask me why
[Bridge]
If I disappear a little
It’s because I need the air
If I fall apart in pieces
Will you still be there?
I don’t need a perfect answer
I just need your hand
I’ve been strong for everyone
Now I’m learning I can’t
[Chorus]
I’m not fine, I’m breaking
I’m not fine, I’m shaking
Paper smile, paper smile
I hold it for a while
I’m not fine, I’m breaking
Deep down, I’m aching
Paper smile, paper smile
Please don’t ask me why