Yeah…
You see me smile… but you don’t see the fight inside…
Mmm… yeah…
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[Verse 1 – smooth melody, steady 808s building]
Wake up, fake the glow again,
Brush off the pain, pretend I win,
Postin’ pictures, sayin’ “livin’ good,”
But the truth don’t look like it should.
Crowds around me, still feel alone,
Heart so heavy, it’s made of stone,
Lord, I’m tryna find some peace tonight,
But I’m losin’ my will to fight.
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[Pre-Chorus – rising synth pads, heartbeat kick]
I keep it cool so they don’t know,
Drownin’ deep where the dark tides go…
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[Chorus – strong 808 drop, layered vocals]
I’m smiling on the outside,
But inside I’m breakin’ down,
They see me laughin’,
But they don’t hear the sound—
Of my doubts, my pain, my fear collide,
A war I’m fightin’ just to survive,
Yeah, I’m smiling on the outside,
But I’m lost somewhere inside.
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[Verse 2 – melodic rap/sung flow]
Late nights, can’t sleep, mind racin’,
Lookin’ for light, heart pacin’,
Tears fall, but I hide ‘em deep,
Too proud to show the scars I keep.
I pray, “Lord, can You pull me through?”
I’m tired of actin’ like I’m cool,
If You’re there, please take control,
I can’t fake what’s killin’ my soul.
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[Pre-Chorus – building tension again]
I keep it strong but I’m breakin’ slow,
Tryna find the peace I used to know…
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[Chorus – full power, 808s hit harder]
I’m smiling on the outside,
But inside I’m breakin’ down,
They see me laughin’,
But they don’t hear the sound—
Of my doubts, my pain, my fear collide,
A war I’m fightin’ just to survive,
Yeah, I’m smiling on the outside,
But I’m lost somewhere inside.
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[Bridge – stripped down, emotional vocal with reverb]
Take this pain, take this mask away,
Lord, I’m tired of the games I play,
You see my truth, You know my cry,
You’re the reason I’m still alive.
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[Final Chorus – uplifting twist]
I was smiling on the outside,
But You healed me deep within,
Turned my darkness into sunrise,
Brought my broken heart to win.
No more hiding, no disguise,
You put hope back in my eyes,
Now I’m smiling on the outside,
‘Cause Your love’s alive inside.
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[Outro – soft 808 fade, echo vocal]
Yeah…
Smiling on the outside now…
But this time, it’s real…
Yeah…
DoubleJ83
