Within

Within

Life is at times, a little bit rough
You gotta keep your chin up and play it tough
People are watching you; you can't let the know
That the demons within you are starting to show

Put on your mask to hide your fears
That disguise will camouflage all of your tears
Keep your chin up so they won't see
That your heart isn't beating' you are not free

The dark that's inside you is beginning to grow
But keep your mask on and they'll never know
Paint on that smile and a convincing eye flash
Just pretend you're okay, not turning to ash

Keep your mask on, and build up that wall
So your heart can't be broken or crushed from a fall
Suppress the shadows that try to creep out
Don't show them emotion or even your doubt

Pretend it is fine that you are alone
Brush off that hurt that you are unknown
Whisper a prayer as you lie in your bed
And hope that the demons don't answer instead

Hide the pain that seeps through your eyes
Put on your mask as you say your goodbyes
Don't show them your scars or the pain that runs deep
Put on your mask to hide the secrets you keep

Show them you're fine, prove that you'll breathe
Hide behind the disguise until the day that they leave
You can't let them see what lies under your skin
Even you can't run from the darkness you're in

Build up a facade to hide all the gloom
So all they will see is a flower in bloom
Tell them you're alright and keep your chin high
Be strong on the surface and reach for the sky

Your mask will protect you from all of the sting
It will guard you from the weight of the pain that they bring
But what if the facade weakens and you are left bare?
You demons are not something that you wish to share.

What if it slips and darkness exposed?
How will you keep yourself ever composed?
But what if it happens? What if they see
That you are not perfect, that you are not free?

Maybe they won't laugh, perhaps they might care
Maybe they've always noticed the demons in there
Maybe they've known, and can see how you've tried
And maybe, just maybe, they have their own demons inside.

3/29/2014