[Verse 1]
I put on that face by noon
Like I got it all in view
Smile wide for the room
Then I fold when I get through
My phone stays bright in my hand
But I don't answer no more
I say "I'm good" to my friends
Then I lean on the door
[Pre-Chorus]
And I keep it neat
Keep it clean
Tie it up
Till they can't see
What it costs
What it takes
How my chest
Just barely aches
[Chorus]
Happy on the outside
Tired on the inside
I keep my pretty lie
Happy on the outside
Numb on the inside
I don't know how to cry
Happy on the outside
(outside)
Tired on the inside
(inside)
[Verse 2]
Lip gloss, borrowed laugh
Perfume on my sleeves
I know how to make it last
How to leave before I grieve
I clap at every win
I wave like I'm okay
But the light behind my eyes
Keeps slipping away
[Pre-Chorus]
And I keep it neat
Keep it clean
Tie it up
Till they can't see
What it costs
What it takes
How my chest
Just barely aches
[Chorus]
Happy on the outside
Tired on the inside
I keep my pretty lie
Happy on the outside
Numb on the inside
I don't know how to cry
Happy on the outside
(outside)
Tired on the inside
(inside)
[Bridge]
If I let it crack
Would you still stay?
If I let it all come back
Would you look away?
I'm not made of glass
I'm just worn thin
Holding on so long
I forgot where I begin
[Final Chorus]
Happy on the outside
Tired on the inside
I keep my pretty lie
Happy on the outside
Numb on the inside
I don't know how to cry
Happy on the outside
(outside)
Tired on the inside
(inside)