For Phoenix rising [Intro] You know you don't have to say "I'm fine" every time I ask... right? I'm not asking you to fix anything. I'm asking how you are. [Verse 1] You always say you're doing fine, Like nothing leaves a mark. You keep the room around you bright, Then carry home the dark. You take the weight from everyone, Before they even ask. But I can see how heavy it gets Behind that steady mask. [Pre-Chorus] You're always first to lend a hand, And last to say you're tired. You keep on feeding every flame While yours is running dry. [Chorus] They told you real men don't cry, So you learned to wear that lie. Wear your silence like a shield, Never show the wounds you feel. Don't build your walls so high— Real men can cry... Stop trying to hold up the sky Real men can cry... [Verse 2] I learned young how to lock the door, Keep the weather off my face. Stand like nothing ever hurts, Carry everything with grace. "I'm fine" became my go too line, I learned to say on cue. Build the walls and brace the beams— That's what you're meant to do. [Pre-Chorus] There was always someone teetering When I barely stood myself. So I carried what they handed me And never asked for help. [Chorus] They told you real men don't cry, So you learned to wear that lie. Wear your silence like a shield, Never show the wounds you feel. Don't build your walls so high— Real men can cry... Stop trying to hold up the sky Real men can cry... [Bridge] I don't know when I learned to think That needing help meant losing ground. I just know I've spent so long Trying not to let you down. You can breathe without apologizing. You can rest without defeat. Nothing breaks because you let go. Being human, doesn't make you weak. [Final Chorus] They said real men don't cry, So I lived inside that lie Wore my silence like a shield, Kept my heart locked up and sealed I don't have to hold the sky. I can let it go tonight. Real men can cry... Real men do cry... [Outro] Funny thing is… I've said "I'm fine" so many times I almost started believing it. So... how are you? Aaagh… yea I could use a hug Of course my friend
