[Verse 1]
People ask me how I’m doing these days
I tell them “I’m fine” in so many ways
Put on a face that looks calm and complete
Like there’s nothing missing, nothing left to grieve
I laugh at the jokes, I join in the talk
Walk through the day like nothing went wrong
But no one sees the weight that I carry inside
Or how much of me has slowly died
[Pre‑Chorus]
They only see what I choose to show
The version of me that lets nobody know
That every step I take is harder than it seems
And behind this quiet mask is a world of broken dreams
[Chorus]
Behind the smile there’s a heart that’s breaking
Behind the calm there’s a storm that’s raging
I act like I’ve moved on, like I’m doing okay
But the truth is I miss you more every single day
It’s easy to pretend that I’m doing fine
But you know what’s hiding behind this smile of mine…
[Verse 2]
I hear your name and I don’t even flinch
Turn away fast so nobody can tell the difference
Say I’ve got plans, say I’m doing well
But my nights are long and my thoughts never dwell
On anything else but what we used to be
And how you walked away so easily
I keep it locked up where no one can reach
The part of me that still feels so incomplete
[Pre‑Chorus]
They only see what I choose to show
The version of me that lets nobody know
That every step I take is harder than it seems
And behind this quiet mask is a world of broken dreams
[Chorus]
Behind the smile there’s a heart that’s breaking
Behind the calm there’s a storm that’s raging
I act like I’ve moved on, like I’m doing okay
But the truth is I miss you more every single day
It’s easy to pretend that I’m doing fine
But you know what’s hiding behind this smile of mine…
[Bridge]
If you looked close enough you’d see
The cracks forming right underneath
Every time I say I’m over you
My eyes tell the story that my words won’t do
I’m tired of hiding, tired of the lie
But I don’t know how to let it show, how to let it die
So I’ll keep on smiling, keep it all inside
And let nobody see the tears I try to hide
[Chorus]
Behind the smile there’s a heart that’s breaking
Behind the calm there’s a storm that’s raging
I act like I’ve moved on, like I’m doing okay
But the truth is I miss you more every single day
It’s easy to pretend that I’m doing fine
But you know what’s hiding behind this smile of mine…
[Outro]
Yeah…
Behind this smile…
So much pain…
So much I don’t say…
Behind the smile…
I’m still hurting…
