In the Lines
Olivia Rodrigo

Verse 1:
I stand in the corner, feeling so small,
Heart racing faster, I can’t hear the call.
Faces all around me, laughter in the air,
But all I feel is suffocated, caught in my own despair.

Pre-Chorus:
I try to smile, but it feels so forced,
Trapped in my mind, I feel so divorced.
Thoughts crashing like waves, pulling me down,
In this crowded room, I can’t seem to drown.

Chorus:
Oh, it’s a party, but I’m not really here,
Staring at the walls, fighting off the fear.
Every glance feels like it cuts me in two,
I wish I could be free, wish I could break through.

Verse 2:
I see you talking, sharing your dreams,
But I’m stuck in silence, lost in my schemes.
What if they knew me, the real me inside?
Would they laugh, would they see, would they want me to hide?

Pre-Chorus:
Every little whisper echoes in my head,
Building up the pressure like a stone to be fed.
I wanna jump in, but I’m just so unsure,
Caught in the chaos, can’t find the cure.

Chorus:
Oh, it’s a party, but I’m not really here,
Staring at the walls, fighting off the fear.
Every glance feels like it cuts me in two,
I wish I could be free, wish I could break through.

Bridge:
And I know I’m not alone in this fight,
But it feels like a battle I can’t win tonight.
Each voice is a whisper, drowning in my shame,
Trying to scream, but I’m just lost in this game.

Chorus:
Oh, it’s a party, but I’m not really here,
Staring at the walls, fighting off the fear.
Every glance feels like it cuts me in two,
I wish I could be free, wish I could break through.

Outro:
So if you feel me, just know you’re not alone,
In this world together, trying to find our home.
Let’s take a breath, let’s take it slow,
One step at a time, it’s okay not to know.