Free

[Verse] Another night, staring at the ceiling Trying to quiet down the way I’m feeling I keep my voice low so no one knows But the truth keeps slipping through the cracks I close 조용히 말해, “괜찮아” But even I don’t buy that lie [Chorus 1 — hiding it] So I tell myself to smile, even though it hurts inside I tell myself to laugh, even though my soul is dying “버텨,” I whisper, but I know I’m lying I’m trying… I’m trying [Verse] I move through the day like a fading light Holding myself together out of spite People say I’m strong, but they can’t see How the weight keeps pressing down on me 내 마음은 얼어붙은 바다 Still I say, “나 괜찮아” [Chorus 2 — cracks showing] So I tell myself to smile, even though it burns inside I tell myself to laugh, though something in me’s dying “조금만 더,” I say it while crying I’m trying… but breaking [Bridge — extended] Maybe I’ve been fighting shadows in my mind Running from the parts of me I couldn’t find 하지만 이제는 숨 쉬고 싶어 I don’t want to fake it anymore 내 아픔도 나니까, let it show I’ve been holding every tear like it’s a crime Pretending I’m okay when I’m not fine 가끔은 무너져도 괜찮아 Even broken hearts still shine with time So I’m learning how to feel without the fear Learning how to stay when pain is near 조용히 말해, “괜찮아, 괜찮아” And for the first time… I hear it clear [Chorus 3 — acceptance] So I let myself cry, ‘cause it’s hurting deep inside I let myself break, ‘cause something new is trying “이젠 괜찮아,” I say it without lying I’m rising… I’m rising The world went quiet as my breath let go 숨이 멎어도 빛은 나를 감싸고 I crossed that line where the pain can’t follow and in that soft fade… something new felt hollow‑to‑hallowed [Outro] Smile — now it’s real Laugh — now I can feel 내 마음은 다시 피어나 The pain has finally gone away I am free