You walk the streets with headphones on, Eyes down as people pass. You hope there's no one that you know, No one who'll stop and ask. You take a seat beside the door And hide behind your phone. You laugh a second after them And count the minutes till you're home. What are you afraid of? There's no one at the door. You don't have to hold your breath And listen anymore. What are you afraid of? You're safe in here tonight. Lift your head a little. Let me see you in the light. Look, we didn't have friends over. We lived in fear instead. I never felt I was enough, Whatever I did or said. They both worked late. I roamed the streets With a key around my neck. I learned to keep my head down. I haven't stopped doing it yet. What are you afraid of? I'm frightened too tonight. Some days I hear a closing door And still expect a fight. What are you afraid of? You don't have to reply. What are you afraid of? You don't have to reply. We can't get back the years you lost, But we still have tonight. You say, Just lift your head, Like I haven't even tried. You're right. I made it sound so easy. I'm sorry. Take your time. You don't have to lift your head. I'll lower mine. Then don't go yet. I know what you're afraid of That they'll all turn away. That you will never be enough To make somebody stay. You're scared they'll call you crazy You're scared they'll call you crazy If you take off the mask. I'm not going anywhere. You don't even have to ask. I lift my head. You lift yours too. Just me and the mirror. I stay a little longer.
