A heartfelt song that delves into the complexities of mental health and the struggle of feeling 'okay' while hiding deeper emotions. It explores the pressure from friends and loved ones to open up, juxtaposed with the desire to protect them from worry or judgment. This relatable track highlights the internal battle of maintaining a facade for the sake of others, all while grappling with one's own feelings beneath the surface.
Verse 1:
In a crowded room, I wear a smile,
But behind my eyes, I’ve been lost for a while.
They ask me how I am, I say, 'I’m fine,'
While the weight of the world is heavy on my mind.
Chorus:
I’m hiding in plain sight,
It’s easier this way,
If I let the truth out,
Will they turn away?
I don’t want their pity,
Or to change how they see me,
So I’ll keep on smiling,
In the shadows, I’ll be.
Verse 2:
Conversations linger, but they don’t ask more,
I tiptoe my way ‘round the emotions I store.
Afraid of the burden, I’ve learned to conceal,
A heart that’s been shattered is not what I feel.
Chorus:
I’m hiding in plain sight,
It’s easier this way,
If I let the truth out,
Will they turn away?
I don’t want their pity,
Or to change how they see me,
So I’ll keep on smiling,
In the shadows, I’ll be.
Bridge:
But what if they knew, the battles I fight?
Would they walk beside me, or step back in fright?
There’s strength in vulnerability, they say,
But I fear the price I will have to pay.
Chorus:
I’m hiding in plain sight,
It’s easier this way,
If I let the truth out,
Will they turn away?
I don’t want their pity,
Or to change how they see me,
So I’ll keep on smiling,
In the shadows, I’ll be.
Outro:
So I’ll laugh at the jokes, and I’ll play the part,
While the truth stays buried deep in my heart.
I wish they could see just how hard it can be,
To feel so alone, while in plain sight, I’m free.
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It’s about feeling “okay” and people pushing you to open up about your true feelings but you hide them because you don’t want them to worry about your mental health. You don’t want them to think differently of you or see you in a different light that can potentially be bad.
Lucki