SMILE (Faded Grin)

[Verse 1]
Yeah, I’m walkin’ in the crowd, but I feel so alone
Fake smile on my face, like I’m chillin’ at home
Got these voices in my head, they won’t leave me be
Sayin’ “just look happy, boy, it’s all just a dream.”

[Pre-Chorus]
Tryna keep it together, but I’m fallin’ apart
Playin’ all my cards, but I’m losing my heart
Yeah, they think I’m good, but they don’t see the pain
Dancin’ in the rain, but I’m lost in the fame

[Chorus]
So I wear this faded grin, tryna hide what’s within
Laughin’ with my friends, but it’s feelin’ like pretend
Every night I fight, but I’m lost in the light
Fake it ‘til I make it, but I’m breakin’ inside

[Verse 2]
Scrolling through my phone, but it’s feelin’ so dead
All these filtered moments, but it’s messin’ with my head
Caught up in the hype, yeah, it’s hard to breathe
Tryin’ to keep it real, but I can’t find relief

[Pre-Chorus]
Searchin’ for a feeling, but it’s hard to define
Swappin’ pain for laughter, yeah, I’m livin’ the line
Yeah, they think I’m good, but they don’t see the scars
Smilin’ for the camera, but I’m lost in the stars

[Chorus]
So I wear this faded grin, tryna hide what’s within
Laughin’ with my friends, but it’s feelin’ like pretend
Every night I fight, but I’m lost in the light
Fake it ‘til I make it, but I’m breakin’ inside

[Bridge]
Maybe one day I’ll find a way to feel
Put the mask down and show what’s really real
Hidin’ in the shadows, but I wanna come alive
Just need someone to tell me that it’s okay to cry

[Chorus]
So I wear this faded grin, tryna hide what’s within
Laughin’ with my friends, but it’s feelin’ like pretend
Every night I fight, but I’m lost in the light
Fake it ‘til I make it, but I’m breakin’ inside

[Outro]
Faded grin, yeah, it’s all I’ve ever known
But I’m tryna find the light, maybe bring it back home
Wanna tear down the walls, let the real me show
‘Til then, I’ll wear this smile, even if it’s just for show