Erica christene - I'm Not What You See Lyrics

You see me smiling standing tall
A fortress built I never fall
With every challenge I wear my crown
But underneath I'm breaking down

You don't know the battles I fight
In the shadows where I hide from the light
Behind these walls I'm losing ground
While I wear the mask I'm quietly bound

I'm strong on the outside but inside I'm fading
Heart full of echoes a skull masquerading
They call me a warrior a beacon of might
But no one sees the tears I cry at night

I lift the weight I carry the load
But deep in my chest there's a heavy load
Each life is a curtain it's a tear of disgust
A portrait of strength I learned to idealize

In crowded rooms I play the part
But in silence I'm screaming falling apart
Behind the bravo stories untold
A heart's been weary a spirit that's cold

I'm strong on the outside but inside I'm fading
A heart full of echoes a soul masquerading
They call me a warrior a beacon of might
But no one sees the tears that I cry at night

What if I let go just for a while
Show them the cracks unveil my denial
Would they still love me would they understand
That even the strongest need a helping hand

I'm strong on the outside but inside I'm fading
A heart full of echoes a soul masquerading
They call me a warrior a beacon of might
But no one sees the tears I cry at night

So here's my confession I'm ready to break
Find my true strength in the risks that I can take
If I can be honest if I can be free
One day maybe I'll finally see me