I smile so you won’t see the cracks
I laugh so I don’t fall apart
But inside there’s a quiet ache
From the words that left a mark
You said you didn’t mean to break me
Still I’m piecing back my soul
Trying hard to love through silence
Trying hard to feel whole
But I’m still trying
Still believing
Still hoping we can make it through the night
Though I’m hurting
Still forgiving
I just need you to hold me, not to fight
I’m not walking out the door
I just can’t pretend no more
If I pull away, it’s not goodbye
I’m just still trying
I fear you'll grow tired of waiting
Of the way I’ve pulled away
But I’m not lost, I’m just healing
In my own unspoken way
Could you love me in the quiet?
Could you stay and understand?
That I’m reaching through the silence
Still holding your hand
Don’t need perfect, don’t need fast
Just want a love that’s built to last
Even when we fall apart
I need to know you’ll guard my heart