It's heavy here, where no one sees A crowded mind that never frees

The world's too loud, yet I'm alone A silent war, I fight on my own

They tell me it's just in your head But don't they know I feel half-dead

Each word I fake, each breath I steal Hiding wounds that never heal

In the quiet room where shadows stay I keep my pain from light of day

If you could hear the thoughts that scream Would you believe this broken dream?

I see the smiles, I wear one too It's black and blue

A battle rages, a voice suppressed Constant ache inside my chest

They say be strong, you'll find your way But my strength fades with every day

I wish they'd ask, I wish they'd see The fragile pieces left of me

In the quiet room where shadows stay I keep my pain from light of day

If you could hear the thoughts that scream Would you believe this broken dream?

It's not a tension, it's not a game It's crying out through nameless shame

But maybe if someone would stay The quiet room would fade away

In the quiet room where shadows stay I'll let my pain see light someday

If you could hold the weight I bear Would you help me know someone's there?

So if you see me retreat inside Please don't let me run and hide

A hand to hold, a voice that's true That's all it takes to break through