Lovely

(Verse 1)

I learned to smile when it hurts the most

To hide the cracks no one comes close

Every mirror shows a different side

But I keep the truth locked deep inside

I walk alone through crowded rooms

Too many thoughts, not enough room

They say I’m strong, they say I’m fine

But they don’t hear my quiet mind

(Pre-chours)

I’m tired of pretending I don’t feel

Every scar reminds me I’m real

If I fall tonight, will someone stay?

Or will the light just fade away?

(Chours)

Don’t call me lovely if you don’t see me

I’m more than a smile you want me to be

I’m broken, I’m breathing, I’m barely alive

Still learning how to survive

Don’t call me lovely just to look kind

If you’re not listening to my cries

I’m not perfect, I’m not okay

But I’m still here, anyway

(Verse 2)

I wear my heart under heavy skin

Afraid to lose, afraid to win

Every promise sounds like a lie

When you’ve watched too many goodbyes

I reach for hope with shaking hands

Trying to trust, to understand

Maybe I’m more than what I’ve been

Maybe healing can begin

(Pre-chours)

I’m tired of drowning silently

Smiling while I’m breaking deep

If I say I’m not okay

Would you still want me to stay?

(Chours)

Don’t call me lovely if you don’t see me

I’m more than a smile you want me to be

I’m broken, I’m breathing, I’m barely alive

Still learning how to survive

Don’t call me lovely just to look kind

If you’re not listening to my cries

I’m not perfect, I’m not okay

But I’m still here, anyway

(Bridge)

Maybe one day I’ll believe

I’m enough just being me

Not a picture, not a name

Not a role inside a game

If I let the walls fall down

Promise you won’t turn around

I don’t need to shine so bright

I just need a little light

(Final chours)

Call me lovely when you mean it

When you see the truth and don’t fear it

I’m fragile, I’m honest, I’m trying my best

With this heart inside my chest

Call me lovely when you stay

Even on my darkest days

I’m not perfect, I’m not okay

But I’m still here... and that’s okay

(Outro)

I’m still here...

Maybe that’s lovely