(Verse 1)
At some point, I became the "bad friend," you see,
The one who stopped texting, drifting silently.
I got quiet, retreated into my shell,
And slowly disappeared, without a farewell.
(Chorus)
From the outside, I'm sure it seemed so cold,
Like I didn't care, my heart had turned to stone.
But what no one witnessed, the burdens I bore,
The silent battles raging, behind a closed door.
(Verse 2)
The mental exhaustion, a weight upon my soul,
Each day a struggle, to maintain some self-control.
For my kids, I pushed on, gave all I could give,
Just getting through the day, just trying to live.
(Chorus)
From the outside, I'm sure it seemed so cold,
Like I didn't care, my heart had turned to stone.
But what no one witnessed, the burdens I bore,
The silent battles raging, behind a closed door.
(Bridge)
So I got quiet, not out of spite or disdain,
Not to hurt anyone, or cause them any pain.
But sometimes you're fighting, a war unseen,
Just trying to survive, to stay serene.
(Verse 3)
And in that solitude, a truth you embrace,
You find out who cares, who sees beyond the face.
The ones who truly love you, they don't fade away,
They notice the silence, they choose to stay.
(Chorus)
From the outside, I'm sure it seemed so cold,
Like I didn't care, my heart had turned to stone.
But what no one witnessed, the burdens I bore,
The silent battles raging, behind a closed door.
(Outro)
They check on you, reach out with gentle hand,
Instead of assuming, they try to understand.
And the ones who don't, their absence speaks loud,
Telling you all you need, amidst the crowd.
(Bridge)
So yeah, I was the friend, who went quiet and still,
And now I stand alone, upon this lonely hill.
To some, it sounds sad, a life incomplete,
But my life is peaceful, my heart finds its beat.
(Outro)
No forced conversations, no fake loyalty's sting,
No pretending to be okay, just to hear others sing.
Just quiet, just peace, a solace so deep,
And honestly, my friend, that's a promise I'll keep.
