Beneath the Surface

I wear a smile like it's a shield

The cracks and scars, I try to hide

The world sees strength, but can't you feel

The storm inside that I deny

I'm holding on, but slipping through

A breath away from breaking, too

If only you could see the truth

The ocean's deep beneath this view

Beneath the surface, I'm drowning slow

Caught between the highs and lows

I'm hiding what my heart won't show

Oh, I'm breaking but you'll never know

I'm here, I'm lost, I'm trying to breathe

But beneath the surface, I can't escape me

I've learned to laugh when I'm in pain

To hide the tears like falling rain

I wear my courage like a mask

Pretend I'm whole, pretend I last

I'm holding on, but slipping through

A breath away from breaking, too

If only you could see the truth

The ocean's deep beneath this view

Beneath the surface, I'm drowning slow

Caught between the highs and lows

I'm hiding what my heart won't show

Oh, I'm breaking but you'll never know

I'm here, I'm lost, I'm trying to breathe

But beneath the surface, I can't escape me

If I could let you in and let go of this fight

Would you love me more when you see the night

The parts of me I've kept inside

The wounds that never heal, but still I try

Beneath the surface, I'm drowning slow

Caught between the highs and lows

I'm hiding what my heart won't show

Oh, I'm breaking but you'll never know

I'm here, I'm lost, I'm trying to breathe

But beneath the surface, I can't escape me

Beneath the surface, where shadows fade

Maybe one day, I'll find my way

But for now, I'll let the waves carry me

Beneath the surface, where no one can see