ℙ𝕚𝕔𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖 𝔻𝕒𝕪

[Verse 1] New dress Tag still on the back of it Curling iron on the bathroom sink Mascara on the counter She scrolls Through a gallery of almosts Every year a different haircut Same ache in the corner [Chorus] Picture day, say “cheese” Tilt your head, show your teeth Hide the part that wants to leave Hold your breath, count to three Picture day, frame it nice Crop out everything you fight She can fake it, she’s an actress Picture, picture, smile for the camera [Verse 2] Hall pass Walking past the trophy case Sees herself in all that shining glass Looks happy in the glass Deep breath Practicing her practiced laugh Rehearsed jokes in a folded note Stuffed into her jacket [Chorus] Picture day, say “cheese” Tilt your head, show your teeth Hide the part that wants to scream Hold your breath, count to three Picture day, frame it tight Only show your better side She can fake it, she’s an actress Picture, picture, smile for the camera (hey) [Bridge] One flash Burns a little hole in time Someday she will find this line On the back in shaky ink “I made it through, I think” Soft eyes Looking at that younger face See the sadness, see the grace She was stronger than she knew [Chorus] Picture day, say “cheese” Tilt your head, show your teeth All the hurt behind the scenes Still she stands there, still she beams Picture day, frame it right Let the shadows in the light She’s not faking, she’s becoming Picture, picture, smile for the camera