Happy (A Sad Song)

[Verse 1]
I close the door behind me as my thoughts open up
I burn my tongue on my tea, make a lazy blanket fort
I need to write, I need to think I really need to feel
I need to make these dark clouds seem valid, seem real

[Verse 2]
I pick up a pen I pick up my mind
Pick up the bits of me that I left behind
I'm ready to let my thoughts pour out
But instead I write

[Verse 3]
About a happier day that doesn’t belong to me
Sweet words whispered on tv
A pretty smile, a perfect ending
So close your eyes, let’s start pretending

[Pre-Chorus]
That if I write a happy song
My thoughts will start to sing along
Am I a coward for shying away from my brain
When my smile’s been brave all through the day
Tears stain my pillow, salty pride
As I write

[Chorus]
Another story is told
Another tale I stole
From bluer skies and better lives
I dust of my smile
And after I while
I start singing

Another story is told
Another tale I stole
From bluer skies and better lives
I dust of my smile
And after I while
I start singing

[Outro]
Now I’ve sung a happy song
I’m still waiting for my thoughts to sing along