Smiling is just an expression, not a feeling

(Verse 1) A smile upon my face, it's just a masquerade, Beneath the surface lies a darker shade. Hiding all the pain, behind this charade, Laughing on the outside, inside I'm dismayed. (Chorus) Smiles are just expressions, not reflections of my soul, In the depths of my heart, emotions take their toll. I wear this mask of joy, but inside I'm not whole, Laughing on the outside, but inside, I'm not whole. (Verse 2) Every day I pretend, that everything's okay, But when the night descends, the facade starts to fray. Tears fall in silence, when I'm alone this way, Smiling for the world, yet crumbling day by day. (Chorus) Smiles are just expressions, not reflections of my soul, In the depths of my heart, emotions take their toll. I wear this mask of joy, but inside I'm not whole, Laughing on the outside, but inside, I'm not whole. (Bridge) Maybe someday I'll find peace within, Letting go of the hurt, that's buried deep within. But for now, I'll keep pretending, putting on this grin, Laughing on the outside, while inside, I'm caving in. But for now, I'll keep pretending, putting on this grin, Laughing on the outside, while inside, I'm caving in. (Chorus) Smiles are just expressions, not reflections of my soul, In the depths of my heart, emotions take their toll. I wear this mask of joy, but inside I'm not whole, Laughing on the outside, but inside, I'm not whole. (Outro) Laughing on the outside, but inside, I'm not whole.