Behind this smile Lyrics

I wake up every mornin, put on my best disguise

A fake smile on my face, to hide the tears in my eyes

I'm just tryin' to make it through, without anyone askin' me why

But deep down, I know the truth, they wouldn't ask, even if I didn't try

I'm hidin' behind this smile, tryin' to keep it all inside

But it's hard to keep on pretendin, when the pain just won't subside

I thought I had to wear this mask, to keep from bein' alone

But then I found someone who cared, and my heart finally felt like home

My friends and family, they'd just pass me by

Never askin' how I'm doin, just assumin' I'm alright

But she saw right through my disguise, and she took the time to ask

And for the first time in my life, I felt like I could be myself, and not be masked

I'm hidin' behind this smile, tryin' to keep it all inside

But it's hard to keep on pretendin, when the pain just won't subside

I thought I had to wear this mask, to keep from bein' alone

But then I found someone who cared, and my heart finally felt like home

Now I know what it means, to have someone by your side

Who'll listen to your heartache, and help you to heal and thrive

I'll never forget the way she made me feel

Like I was home, like I was real

I'll keep on smilin, but now it's real

'Cause I know that I've found someone, who truly cares about how I feel.