Behind the Smile
Tate McRae

[Verse 1]
I wake up every morning, put the smile on my face,
Thinking that today might be a different place,
But as the sun rises, so do all my fears,
Caught in the cycle of the same old tears.

[Pre-Chorus]
I laugh and joke like everything’s fine,
But deep down inside, I’m losing my mind.
How do I tell them what’s really wrong?
When I’ve been pretending for so long?

[Chorus]
I’m sad all the time, can’t shake off the weight,
Fighting with shadows, oh, it’s getting late.
Wearing this mask, just to fit in the crowd,
But inside I’m screaming, oh, can’t speak out loud.

[Verse 2]
At parties, I’m dancing, but I feel so alone,
Surrounded by people, but I just want to go home.
Playing my part, it’s the same old game,
While the walls in my head call out my name.

[Pre-Chorus]
They see the smile, but don’t know the pain,
Trapped in a cycle that feels like a chain.
I wish I could share what I hide so deep,
But fear keeps me silent, and I can’t take the leap.

[Chorus]
I’m sad all the time, can’t shake off the weight,
Fighting with shadows, oh, it’s getting late.
Wearing this mask, just to fit in the crowd,
But inside I’m screaming, oh, can’t speak out loud.

[Bridge]
Maybe tomorrow, I’ll find a way through,
To show who I am, let them see what is true.
But for now, it's easier to stay out of sight,
Drowning in sadness, hiding from the light.

[Chorus]
I’m sad all the time, can’t shake off the weight,
Fighting with shadows, oh, it’s getting late.
Wearing this mask, just to fit in the crowd,
But inside I’m screaming, oh, can’t speak out loud.

[Outro]
So here I am, hiding behind my smile,
Wishing for moments where I can feel worthwhile.
Maybe someday, I’ll drop this disguise,
But for now, I’ll just keep living these lies.