Behind the Mask

[Intro] (Though I walk through fire, I won’t be afraid) (1 Peter 3:14) (This pain is just a moment, I will see brighter days) (2 Corinthians 4:17) [Verse 1] He wakes up early, puts on his tie Stares in the mirror, tells himself a lie “I’m okay, I’m strong, I’ve got a plan” But the weight on his shoulders is more than he can stand Bills stacked high on the counter again Phone keeps ringing—just another demand Truck’s been towed, mortgage overdue He prays in the dark, “Lord, what do I do?” [Pre-Chorus] But he won’t let ‘em see the fear in his eyes He smiles for his kids, keeps his head held high Though his world is crumbling, he’s holding on ’Cause faith is stronger when the nights are long [Chorus] Behind the mask, there’s a man who’s breaking Behind the smile, there’s a heart still aching But he leans on the words that keep him standing tall “This trouble won’t last, it’s only small” (2 Corinthians 4:17) [Verse 2] Lost his job, lost his pride Feels like a failure, but he won’t let it slide Keeps searching, keeps knocking, won’t walk away Cause he knows the Lord will make a way [Pre-Chorus] But he won’t let ‘em see the fear in his eyes He smiles for his kids, keeps his head held high Though his world is crumbling, he’s holding on ’Cause faith is stronger when the nights are long [Chorus] Behind the mask, there’s a man who’s breaking Behind the smile, there’s a heart still aching But he leans on the words that keep him standing tall “This trouble won’t last, it’s only small” (2 Corinthians 4:17) [Bridge] “Since Christ suffered, I will be strong” (1 Peter 4:1) “No fear in the fire, I know I belong” (1 Peter 3:14) The road is rough, but he won’t lose faith He knows his battle is not in vain [Instrumental Interlude] [Chorus] Behind the mask, there’s a man who’s breaking Behind the smile, there’s a heart still aching But he leans on the words that keep him standing tall “This trouble won’t last, it’s only small” (2 Corinthians 4:17) [Outro] (Though I walk through fire, I won’t be afraid) (1 Peter 3:14) (This pain is just a moment, I will see brighter days) (2 Corinthians 4:17)