Hidden scars

Verse 1:

I wear a mask to hide my pain

Ashamed of the marks that remain

Ugly reminders of what's been done

I'm lost in fear, afraid to be seen

Chorus:

Oh, the secrets I keep, the weight I bear

Afraid of judgment, I hide with care

But in my mind, a different tale unfolds

Of exposure, shame, and a heart that's cold

Verse 2:

I imagine scenarios, worst-case fears

Everyone judging me, through joy and tears

Their words cut deep, a reflection of my own

Self-doubt creeps in, and I feel alone

Chorus:

Oh, the secrets I keep, the weight I bear

Afraid of judgment, I hide with care

But in my mind, a different tale unfolds

Of exposure, shame, and a heart that's cold

Bridge:

But what if they saw, and still accepted me?

What if they looked beyond, and loved me wild and free?

Maybe it's time to let my true self shine

And find the courage to be mine

Chorus:

Oh, the secrets I keep, the weight I bear

Afraid of judgment, I hide with care

But in my mind, a different tale unfolds

Of exposure, shame, and a heart that's cold

Outro:

I'll take small steps, to let my guard down

To show my scars, and wear my crown

I'll learn to love, the marks that I bear

And find my strength, in being me, without a care.