[Verse 1] You smiled at the door Said, “I’m doing fine” But your hands told truth On the edge of time I saw the crack Hiding in your eyes Like a storm in a glass Trying to survive [Pre-Chorus] We don’t read minds We miss the ache A quiet heart Can start to break So I slow down And I lean in close [Chorus] Be kind, be kind Under the surface Be kind, be kind You don’t know what hurts Grace in my hands Grace in my words Be kind, be kind Under the surface [Verse 2] I’ve worn that face The one that says “okay” While my chest was heavy And my hope ran away So if you need time I’ll give you room If you need a light I’ll be there soon [Pre-Chorus] We don’t read minds We miss the ache A quiet heart Can start to break So I slow down And I lean in close [Chorus] Be kind, be kind Under the surface Be kind, be kind You don’t know what hurts Grace in my hands Grace in my words Be kind, be kind Under the surface [Bridge] Maybe the laugh Is holding the line Maybe the silence Means “please be kind” So I’ll choose gentler I’ll choose to stay A little more human Every day [Final Chorus] Be kind, be kind Under the surface Be kind, be kind You don’t know what hurts Grace in my hands Grace in my words Be kind, be kind Under the surface
