I keep it all inside, I don't dare explain,

The silence lingers, but I won't complain.

They say it's weakness to show the strain,

So I smile through the perpetual pain.

Behind these eyes, is where the agony hides,

But others don't care, just continue in their stride.

Pretending like it's going to be okay,

While standing on this ledge, every day.

What if I break, what if I lose control?

Would they finally see the cracks in my soul?

I'm standing here, on fragile ground,

Too damn scared to even make a sound.

I suffer in silence, and nobody cares,

I'm at my limit, but they ignore my despair.

I scream without sound, shed tears that never fall,

In an empty world where I can say nothing at all.

I suffer in silence, day after day,

Begging for this pain to just fade away.

But deep down I know it’s here to stay,

So I suffer in silence, it’s the only way.

The smile on my face, it’s all just for show,

They think they know me, but they could never know.

Conversations are empty, I just play along,

Behind every laugh, I’m barely holding on.

They look at my smile and call it strong,

But inside, I wonder how long I can fake that I belong

Time doesn't heal shit, the pain still thrives,

Behind the smile, I wonder if I'll survive.

What if I break, what if I lose control?

Would they finally see the cracks in my soul?

I'm standing here, on fragile ground,

Too damn scared to even make a sound.

I suffer in silence, and nobody cares,

I'm at my limit, but they ignore my despair.

I scream without sound, shed tears that never fall,

In an empty world where I can say nothing at all.

I suffer in silence, day after day,

Begging for this pain to just fade away.

But deep down I know it’s here to stay,

So I suffer in silence, it’s the only way.

I’ve built these walls so no one gets close,

I stand alone with what hurts the most.

The silence is louder than any scream,

Caught between what’s real and what I let them see.

I still suffer in silence, I let no one see,

The pressure inside will bury me.

I’m bound by chains built by my own hands,

Fighting a battle I pray you never understand.

The echo of silence is all that remains,

Alone I'll carry this never ending pain.

I wear this mask, but the cracks are starting to show,

Will I ever get back the man I used to know.