[Verse 1]
I'm okay, I'm just tired
That's what I always say
If you ask me how I'm doing
I'll smile and look away
I know you know me well enough
To notice little things
So I keep my voice a little lighter
And hide behind a smile (don't look...)
[Pre-Chorus]
Don't ask me what's wrong
Don't look too closely
I don't even know myself
What I'm supposed to say
[Chorus]
So don't look too closely
Don't read between the lines
If you look into my eyes
You might see something I can't hide
I'll tell you I'm happy
I'll tell you I'm fine
Just don't stay too long
Don't look too closely tonight
(please don't...)
[Verse 2]
I laugh at all the right times
I say everything is good
I give you all the answers
That I think I should
But sometimes you go quiet
Like you already know
And I suddenly feel nervous
So I find somewhere to go
[Pre-Chorus]
Don't ask me what's wrong
Don't look too closely
I don't have the words yet
I don't know what to say
[Chorus]
So don't look too closely
Don't read between the lines
If you look into my eyes
You might see something I can't hide
I'll tell you I'm happy
I'll tell you I'm fine
Just don't stay too long
Don't look too closely tonight
(I'm fine...)
[Bridge]
Maybe I'm just confused
Maybe I'm making it worse
I don't know why I feel this way
I don't know how to make it stop
So let me keep pretending
Just a little while longer
Maybe I'll understand it someday
Just not tonight
(not tonight...)
[Chorus]
So don't look too closely
Don't read between the lines
I'm trying to keep it together
I'm trying to be alright
I'll tell you I'm happy
I'll tell you I'm fine
And maybe if I say it enough
I'll believe it this time
Don't look too closely
Just let me hide tonight
(please...)
[Outro]
I'm okay...
I'm just tired.
(don't look...)