

Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] They all say I'm the funny one Cracking jokes in the checkout line Shake my hand, say "man you're strong" Then drive off, leave me behind I wave back from my front porch Coffee cup and a practiced smile But this house turns to hollow Once I'm alone awhile [Chorus] No one knows how alone I am They only see the show I play I'm the life of the weekend plans I'm the ghost come Monday If they could hear the quiet When the porch light finally dies They'd know how alone I am Alone behind these eyes [Verse 2] Mama calls just to talk about church Says the preacher asked for me I say "yeah, I'll try to make it" But I hang up and stare at the TV These four walls know every secret Every bottle on the bedroom floor I keep laughing in the daylight Then lock up one more door [Chorus] No one knows how alone I am They only see the show I play I'm the life of the weekend plans I'm the ghost come Monday If they could hear the quiet When the porch light finally dies They'd know how alone I am Alone behind these eyes [Bridge] If I let it slip, would they turn away? (oh) If I said I'm not okay Or would somebody sit here In this heavy, heavy air [Chorus] No one knows how alone I am They only see the show I play I'm the friend they call at 2 a.m. But I'm the one that never gets saved If they could hear the quiet When the last "goodnight" runs dry They'd know how alone I am Alone behind these eyes
Tags
country, Slow, tear-stained country ballad with male vocals; brushed drums and soft upright bass under a warm, slightly detuned pedal steel that cries on the turnarounds. Intimate acoustic guitar up front, verses almost whispered; chorus opens with doubled lead and low harmonies. Subtle organ pad swells in the bridge, then everything drops to vocal and guitar for the final chorus line., sad, male vocals
3:03
No
1/30/2026