My Voice (Sadboi Cover) | Zephyra

I used to hear myself so clear Back when my words felt real Now I rehearse what they want to hear So everyone else can deal 🎵 I wake up, check the mirror, practice that polite smile Clock in, nod my head, walk that extra mile Say I'm good, say I'm fine, say whatever fits the scene Keep the gears turning smooth, keep the edges clean Every answer pre-approved before it leaves my mouth Every feeling edited, watered down south They clap when I comply, when I play the part But nobody reads the fine print on my heart I'm fading in plain sight Still breathing, still on time They say I'm doing alright But I don't feel like mine My voice is getting smaller every day Like it's hiding somewhere far away I talk but it don't sound like me Just a version they prefer to see If I keep the lights on and the bills paid Smile wide, keep the deadlines made Then nobody asks what's left inside As long as I function, I can slide. 🎵 I answer every call, even when I'm tired Overachieve just to feel required Wear that dependable disguise Swallow truth, avoid their eyes They love me when I'm useful, sharp and fast When I never mention how long this can last When I don't complain, when I don't protest When I never say I'm not my best I measure out my sentences in careful tone Make sure my doubt stays overthrown Keep the volume low on what I need Turn up the part that helps them succeed I'm fading in plain sight Still showing up on time They say I'm doing alright But I can't find what's mine My voice is getting smaller every day Like it's drifting further away I speak but it don't sound like me Just a copy set on repeat If I keep the engine running smooth Never ask for proof Then nobody checks my face As long as I fill my place Who was I before I learned To trade my fire for concern To mute my doubts, to file them down To turn my no into a yes somehow I don't need applause or praise Just space to say I'm not okay I don't need to be the strong one all the time I just want this voice to still be mine 🎵 Let it shake, let it break Let it say what I can't fake Let it tremble, let it cry Even if they roll their eyes, yeah Let 'em yearn, let 'em call Let 'em pretend they cared at all I'm done with the suit and tie trade It's time to make a change For me 🎵 For me 🎵 My voice is getting smaller every day But I'm trying to let it stay Even if it trembles when I speak Even if it sounds weak If I stop performing their design Maybe I'll redraw the line Maybe someone finally sees I'm more than what they need 🎵 I used to hear myself so clear Back when my words felt real I'm still here beneath the noise Trying to hold on to my voice