[Intro] [saxophone drifting softly] I been holding a lot together lately… [Verse 1] I ain’t really been myself But I still show up the same Still laughing in conversations Still answering to my name Folks probably think I’m solid Cause I don’t complain too much But truth be told Some days I barely wanna get up [Trumpet answers sharply] And I know I got distant I can feel it when I speak Like half my mind still fighting Just to get through the week [Pre-Chorus] Mm… I got too good at hiding stress Like carrying pain was regular [Chorus] Don’t let me fold inside myself tonight Don’t let my thoughts get too loud I been carrying all this pressure so long I forgot what peace sound like now [Saxophone response] And I ain’t saying save me I just need somewhere soft Cause being strong every day Done wore a piece of me off [Verse 2] Some nights I still feel hopeful Some nights I shut right down Some nights I keep smiling Just so nobody worry now But somewhere underneath it Under every guarded move There’s still a softer version of me Still tryna make it through [Bridge] [minimal horns] I don’t think people realize How tiring it get Trying not to fall apart politely [Final Chorus] Don’t let me fold inside myself tonight I’m tired of hiding what hurt Maybe healing start the second You stop pretending you unbothered first [Outro] [soft trumpet and saxophone] …maybe I’m still healing for real
