Andrew J. Mair - My Bleeding Heart On My Sleeve Lyrics

For so many years, I wore a mask
Built a fortress, and no one asked
High and thick, those walls of mine
Lonely nights and borrowed time
But breaking free, I faced my fears
Now emotions, they're crystal clear
Can't hide the truth, it cuts so deep
Living raw, no more deceit
I wear my heart on my sleeve, yeah
And it bleeds, it bleeds
I'd rather feel the pain
Than go back to hiding again
I wear my heart on my sleeve, yeah
And it bleeds, it bleeds
But I'd rather feel the pain
Than be trapped in chains
Now my feelings, they're always near
Overreact, can't hide my tears
A broken heart, it aches so bad
But it's better than the life I had
Every scar, it tells a tale
Of battles fought, where I prevailed
Living open, it takes its toll
But it's worth the price of my soul
I wear my heart on my sleeve, yeah
And it bleeds, it bleeds
I'd rather feel the pain
Than go back to hiding again
I wear my heart on my sleeve, yeah
And it bleeds, it bleeds
But I'd rather feel the pain
Than be trapped in chains
Break down the walls, let the truth unfold
In the darkness, I found my gold
Raw and real, no more disguise
In the fire, I realized
I wear my heart on my sleeve, yeah
And it bleeds, it bleeds
I'd rather feel the pain
Than go back to hiding again
I wear my heart on my sleeve, yeah
And it bleeds, it bleeds
But I'd rather feel the pain
Than be trapped in chains
I wear my heart on my sleeve, yeah
And it bleeds, it bleeds
Living raw, living real
That's the only way to feel