Verse 1 Alarm goes off before first light, Another day, another fight. Kettle’s on, that first cup of tea, Five quiet minutes just for me. The mirror says, “You’ll be alright,” So I put on yesterday’s disguise. One more smile, one more “I’m fine,” Leave the heavy things behind. ⸻ Pre-Chorus Funny how the strongest walls… Are built so nobody hears them fall. ⸻ Chorus It’s okay not to be okay, Even when the world says, “Carry on.” Even when you’re holding everyone, Trying to stay strong. It’s okay if hope feels far away, If you’re tired but you still show up each day. You don’t have to wear that brave face all the time… It’s okay… Not to be okay. ⸻ Verse 2 People only see the laughs, Not the weight behind the mask. They see the answers that I give, Not how hard it is to live. Family needs the best of me, Work depends on certainty. Some days I feel ten feet tall… Some days I don’t feel much at all. ⸻ Pre-Chorus We learned somewhere growing up… To carry everything without enough. ⸻ Chorus It’s okay not to be okay, Even when the world says, “Carry on.” Even when you’re holding everyone, Trying to stay strong. It’s okay if hope feels far away, If you’re tired but you still show up each day. You don’t have to wear that brave face all the time… It’s okay… Not to be okay. ⸻ Bridge If I told you I was struggling… Would you know what words to say? Or would you simply sit beside me… Until the silence slipped away? Maybe courage isn’t hiding. Maybe strength is letting go. Maybe healing starts the moment… Someone says, “You don’t have to do this on your own.” ⸻ Final Chorus (Key Change) It’s okay not to be okay, Even heroes lose their way. Even the ones who lift the world, Need someone some days. If these words sound just like you, Then this song was written too. There’s no shame in saying, “I need help,” No matter what you’ve been through. So if you’re carrying tomorrow, While surviving today… Take a breath. Take my hand. It’s okay… Not to be okay. ⸻ Outro One day at a time… One step at a time… You’re not walking this road alone. It’s okay… Not to be okay.
