Dancing With a Smile

[Intro] Sunlight on my skin But there’s a shadow within [Verse 1] Laughing loud, music high Neon dreams passing by I’m okay, at least I try With glitter tears in my eyes I move fast, I don’t look back Broken things inside my bag Every beat keeps me intact Even when my heart feels cracked [Pre-Chorus] I know I’ll be fine, just not tonight The smile I wear fits a little too tight If you feel this too, you’re not alone We heal ourselves in the afterglow [Chorus] I’m dancing with a smile on my face But my heart’s moving at a slower pace Feeling light, feeling blue Happy songs with a sad truth Hands up like I’m letting go But I still miss you, you should know I’m dancing with a smile tonight Trying to turn pain into light [Verse 2] City lights, spinning fast Making moments out of past Every song says “this won’t last” But I sing it anyway, yeah I’m not broken, just in between Who I was and who I’ll be Every scar taught me how to breathe In the rhythm of becoming free [Pre-Chorus] I know I’ll be fine, just not tonight The crowd feels warm, my thoughts feel cold If you’re lost here in flashing lights We’re healing slow, but we’re still gold [Chorus] I’m dancing with a smile on my face But my heart’s moving at a slower pace Feeling light, feeling blue Happy songs with a sad truth Hands up like I’m letting go But I still miss you, you should know I’m dancing with a smile tonight Trying to turn pain into light [Bridge] If sadness comes, I let it stay Just for a song, then fade away I’m not afraid of feeling deep Even joy can make you weep [Final Chorus] I’m dancing with a smile on my face Every tear falling into place Feeling strong, feeling true Happy hearts can hurt too This beat knows my alibi I’m still standing, that’s my reply I’m dancing with a smile tonight Soft heart, but I’m still alive [Outro] Lights go down, I’m still here Smiling through another year