[Verse 1] I smile with my mouth Not my eyes Got a crack in my chest I keep covered at all times The room says “stay” I say “fine” But my hands keep shaking When the phone stays quiet [Pre-Chorus] You don’t see the bruise Under my skin I keep saying “I’m good” Like it means something And I know It shows On my face When I’m alone [Chorus] Hurting inside Hurting inside I keep it locked up But it leaks in my eyes Hurting inside Hurting inside Say I’m alright But I’m barely alive (barely alive) [Verse 2] I leave the door cracked For a little light Then I back up fast When it starts to get bright There’s a pile of old words By my bed Things I meant to say Things I left unsaid [Pre-Chorus] You don’t see the bruise Under my skin I keep saying “I’m good” Like it means something And I know It shows On my face When I’m alone [Chorus] Hurting inside Hurting inside I keep it locked up But it leaks in my eyes Hurting inside Hurting inside Say I’m alright But I’m barely alive (barely alive) [Bridge] If I let you in Would you stay? Would you hold this mess Till it fades? I don’t need a cure Just your hand Just a little room To fall apart and land [Final Chorus] Hurting inside Hurting inside I keep it locked up But it leaks in my eyes Hurting inside Hurting inside Say I’m alright But I’m barely alive (barely alive) Hurting inside Hurting inside Still here tonight Still trying to survive
