[Verse 1] Some days I’m just a shadow in my own skin Staring at the ceiling like it’s closing in Coffee’s getting cold, but I ain’t moved an inch Trying not to break, but I’m starting to bend [Pre-Chorus] And I know nobody sees the storm behind my eyes I smile so I don’t have to explain the reasons why [Chorus] ’Cause the hard part of holdin’ on Is pretending that I’m strong When the nights get long And the voices say I don’t belong But I’m still here, fighting fears I never chose Trying to breathe through the undertow Every sunrise feels like starting over again That’s the hard part… of holdin’ on [Verse 2] Some friends text “you good?” but I lie and say I’m fine They don’t need my heavy on their shoulders every time I walk around the mirror, I can’t stand my own reflection Feels like I’m made of pieces that don’t fit in the right direction [Pre-Chorus] And I know nobody sees the tears I never show But I’m learning it’s okay to say, “I’m losing control” [Chorus] ’Cause the hard part of holdin’ on Is pretending that I’m strong When the nights get long And the voices say I don’t belong But I’m still here, fighting fears I never chose Trying to breathe through the undertow Every sunrise feels like starting over again That’s the hard part… of holdin’ on [Bridge] Some days the weight is too much to carry alone But I keep a little hope like a light left on And maybe tomorrow I’ll feel something more Than just getting by and counting scars I ignore [Final Chorus / Outro] Yeah, the hard part of holdin’ on Isn’t winning — it’s not being gone If you’re barely standing, you’re still standing strong Even when the darkness lingers on I’m still here, fighting fears I never chose Trying to breathe through the undertow And maybe someday I’ll finally feel where I belong But tonight… I’m holdin’ on.
