Pretend

(Intro) Whispers in the dark, they call my name, Echoes of a past that fuels my flame. In the silence, I hear my heart, A melody that sets me apart. (Verse) In a room full of shadows, I stand alone, Wearing masks that I've outgrown. They see the smile, but not the scars, I'm a puzzle with missing parts. Walking through the crowded streets, Lost in thoughts, no one meets The eyes that hide a thousand cries, Behind the laughter, a soul that tries. They think they know me, but they're just passing by, Can't see the truth beneath this painted sky. I'm a dancer in a masquerade, Hoping someone sees the truth displayed. (Pre-Chorus) They think they know me, but they're just passing by, Can't see the truth beneath this painted sky. (Chorus) No one understands the real me, The hidden wounds that they can't see. I'm crying out, but silence is my friend, In this lonely fight, I pretend. (Bridge) I build these walls so high, To protect what's deep inside. But in the dark, I wish they'd see, The heart that beats, the real me. (Chorus) No one understands the real me, The hidden wounds that they can't see. I'm crying out, but silence is my friend, In this lonely fight, I pretend. (Outro) Maybe someday they'll see, The truth beneath my my (Verse 2) Underneath the surface, a storm brews wild, A soul that's searching, yet feels exiled. In the mirror's gaze, I see the cracks, A reflection of the weight upon my back. Through the days that blend into the nights, I hold onto dreams, my guiding lights. With every step, I wear this heavy cloak, Hoping one day, these chains will break. Whispers in my mind, they never cease, A constant battle for inner peace. In the chaos, I seek a calm embrace, A sanctuary where I can show my face. (Pre-Chorus) They think they know me, but they're just passing by, Can't see the truth beneath this painted sky. (Chorus) No one understands the real me, The hidden wounds that they can't see. I'm crying out, but silence is my friend, In this lonely fight, I pretend. (Bridge) I build these walls so high, To protect what's deep inside. But in the dark, I wish they'd see, The heart that beats, the real me. (Chorus) No one understands the real me, The hidden wounds that they can't see. I'm crying out, but silence is my friend, In this lonely fight, I pretend. (Outro) Maybe someday they'll see, The truth beneath my mystery. But until then, I'll keep the secret key, To the soul that's longing to be free. A constant battle for inner peace. In the chaos, I seek a calm embrace, A sanctuary where I can show my face. (Pre-Chorus) They think they know me, but they're just passing by, Can't see the truth beneath this painted sky. (Chorus) No one understands the real me, The hidden wounds that they can't see. I'm crying out, but silence is my friend, In this lonely fight, I pretend. (Bridge) I build these walls so high, To protect what's deep inside. But in the dark, I wish they'd see, The heart that beats, the real me. (Chorus) No one understands the real me, The hidden wounds that they can't see. I'm crying out, but silence is my friend, In this lonely fight, I pretend. (Chorus) No one understands the real me, The hidden wounds that they can't see. I'm crying out, but silence is my friend, In this lonely fight, I pretend. (Outro) Maybe someday they'll see, The truth beneath my mystery. But until then, I'll keep the secret key, To the soul that's longing to be free. But until then, I'll keep the secret key, To the soul that's longing to be free. Ah- Help me...