Pretending

In the daylight, I wear a smile so bright
But deep inside, I'm drowning in the night
I pretend that everything's alright
But the truth is, I'm losing the fight

I paint a picture of happiness and glee
But behind the scenes, I'm falling to my knees
I'm tired of pretending, it's tearing me apart
I need to find the strength to mend my broken heart

Pretending, pretending, it's all I seem to do
Hiding the pain, the tears that fall like dew
But I can't keep up this charade, it's time to break free
No more pretending, it's time to be me

I wear a mask, a disguise for the world to see
But underneath, I'm crumbling, I'm not who I used to be
I fake a laugh, I play the part so well
But inside, I'm screaming, trapped in this lonely cell

I'm tired of living in this make-believe land
Where I'm the puppeteer, but I can't understand
Why I keep pretending, when it's tearing me apart
I need to find the strength to mend my broken heart

Pretending, pretending, it's all I seem to do
Hiding the pain, the tears that fall like dew
But I can't keep up this charade, it's time to break free
No more pretending, it's time to be me

I'm ready to face the truth, to let go of the lies
To embrace the darkness, to find the light that lies
Within my soul, I'll rise above the masquerade
No more pretending, it's time to be brave

Pretending, pretending, it's all I used to do
But now I'm breaking free, I'm finding my own truth
No more hiding, no more tears to conceal
I'm letting go of pretending, it's time to heal

I'm done with pretending, I'm ready to be real
To face the pain, to let my wounds finally heal
No more masks, no more pretending, I'm breaking free
It's time to embrace who I am, and let my spirit be.