[Verse 1] Life threw fire at me Thought it would burn me down I walked out of the wreckage Still wearing my crooked crown They see the laugh in my eyes They think I’ve had it easy They don’t see the midnight fights Just to wake up still breathing [Pre-Chorus] I’ve been broken I’ve been blamed I’ve been called every name But I’m done with the circus I’m not playing those games [Chorus] Beneath my beautiful smile There are stories you’ll never see Every scar that I hide Is a map that carried me I’ve walked through hell Stayed a while Now I guard my energy If you didn’t love me at my worst You don’t get this version of me [Verse 2] I cut ties like loose threads When they tangle up my peace If your heart ain’t standing with me Then you’re standing in the least Now I sit at quiet tables Only truth No loaded dice Good souls Small circle I already paid my price [Pre-Chorus] I’ve been shaken I’ve been used Learned the strength in the word “choose” So I sift through the faces Only keeping what is true [Chorus] Beneath my beautiful smile There are stories you’ll never see Every scar that I hide Is a map that carried me I’ve walked through hell Stayed a while Now I guard my energy If you didn’t love me at my worst You don’t get this version of me I’m not brokenn I’m just bruised in places you can’t see If you can’t move gentle You don’t move with me (no) I’ll give you the world Till it costs my peace When I walk away [Bridge] I’m not bitter I’m awake (awake) I’m not hard I’m finally safe (so safe) If you’re real Then you can stay If you’re drama Fade away (just fade) [Chorus] Beneath my beautiful smile There are stories you’ll never see Every scar that I hide Is a map that carried me I’ve walked through hell Stayed a while Now I stand here Finally free If you didn’t love me at my worst You don’t get this version of me (of me) I’m not brokenn I’m just bruised in places you can’t see If you can’t move gentle You don’t move with me (no) I’ll give you the world Till it costs my peace When I walk away
