Verse 1
I learned to carry all the weight
Like breaking down would seal my fate
I built my walls up tall and steep
So no one sees how hard I weep
I say “I’m fine” before they ask
I wear a calm, convincing mask
But underneath the steady tone
I’m fighting battles on my own
Pre-Chorus
I call it strength, I call it pride
But it’s just fear I try to hide
Every “I’m good” I let them hear
Is just a shield against the fear
Chorus
I don’t reach out, I don’t make sound
I let the silence pull me down
I say I’m strong, I say I’m tough
But holding in is hard enough
I built these walls so I won’t fall
But now they block out love and all
If I could speak, if I could shout
Maybe I’d let somebody in now
Verse 2
I watch the messages appear
Then let them fade — I disappear
It’s easier to turn away
Than risk someone who might not stay
I keep my distance, play it cool
Like needing help would break some rule
But every night I feel the cost
Of all the words I never voiced
Pre-Chorus 2
The truth is sitting on my tongue
But pride says “don’t let it be sung”
If I admit I’m not okay
What if they slowly walk away?
Chorus
I don’t reach out, I don’t make sound
I let the silence pull me down
I say I’m strong, I say I’m tough
But holding in is hard enough
I built these walls so I won’t fall
But now they block out love and all
If I could speak, if I could shout
Maybe I’d let somebody in now
[Bridge Stronger rhyme lift]
What if breaking isn’t weak?
What if courage dares to speak?
What if strength is standing bare
Letting someone see you there?
Maybe I don’t have to hide
Maybe I can lay down pride
Maybe healing starts somehow
The moment that I reach out
Final Chorus
So I’ll reach out, I’ll make a sound
Let the silence hit the ground
I’m still strong — but now I know
Strength can let the weakness show
I built these walls, but I can choose
To tear them down instead of lose
If I can speak it, let it out
Maybe that’s what strength’s about.
Tonenico
