In the eyes of strangers (Pop-Punk Version)

[acoustic guitar Instrumental Intro] [pre-Verse 1] They say I'm shining, that I’m alright But in the mirror, I don’t seem right Trying to find the reflection, Of what they see in me Is a compliment a lie? Do they really hate me (Maybe) [Chorus] I'm searching for a truth, In the eyes of strangers Kindness makes me scared to fail, Being honest holds so many dangers [Verse 2] I hear their words Encouragement and praise It never sticks, it always just fades Like Im not allowed, to believe it’s true Leaving me unsure, of what to do [Chorus] I'm searching for a truth, In the eyes of strangers Kindness makes me scared to fail, Being honest holds so many dangers [Verse 3] Its the other voice, I've learned to trust The one that whispers, 'you're not good enough' The self-doubt, I just can’t seem to shake My link to others, is constantly at stake (Can I find the truth) (I don’t know what to do) [acoustic guitar Instrumental] [Chorus] I'm searching for a truth, In the eyes of strangers Kindness makes me scared to fail, Being honest holds so many dangers [Outro] Still they say, these words like love Gems in the rough, sent from above I'll try to believe, their words are gold Maybe someday I will, before I’m too old [acoustic guitar Instrumental]