Why Can't I Be A Friend To Me?

[Verse 1] Why do I wear this mask so well? Hiding the truth, like no one can tell I’m always there when others fall, But when it’s me, I build up the walls [Verse 2] Why’s it so hard to say I'm not fine? I’d listen to you, but I can’t cross that line I keep it inside, play the role of the strong But deep down, I know something’s wrong [Pre-Chorus] If I were my best friend, I’d say it’s okay, But I can’t find the words to ease my own way [Chorus] Why can’t I be the friend to me That I am to everyone I see? I’d offer a shoulder, lend an ear, But when it’s me, I disappear I’d tell you it’s fine to lean on me, But when I’m down, I just can’t see Why can’t I treat myself as kind, As I would a friend in troubled times? [Hook] Why’s it so hard to speak my mind? [Verse 3] I’ve given advice that I never take, I’ll tell you to heal, but my own heart breaks I want to be strong, want to be tough, But why do I feel like that’s not enough? [Verse 4] It’s easy to say when it’s not your pain, But when it’s mine, I just can’t explain I’d never judge you for feeling weak, But for myself, I just can’t speak [Pre-Chorus] If I were my best friend, I’d say it’s alright, But the words get lost when it’s my own fight [Chorus] Why can’t I be the friend to me That I am to everyone I see? I’d offer a shoulder, lend an ear, But when it’s me, I disappear I’d tell you it’s fine to lean on me, But when I’m down, I just can’t see Why can’t I treat myself as kind, As I would a friend in troubled times? [Hook] Why’s it so hard to speak my mind? [Bridge] Maybe it’s fear that keeps me silent, Or the worry of seeming too reliant But if I were my own friend today, I’d find the courage to say [Refrain] Why can’t I be the friend to me That I am to everyone I see? I’d offer a shoulder, lend an ear, But when it’s me, I disappear I’d tell you it’s fine to lean on me, But when I’m down, I just can’t see Why can’t I treat myself as kind, As I would a friend in troubled times? [Outro] Why can’t I be the friend to me? Why can’t I just set myself free?