Pay Attention
Don't be fooled by my smile.

Listen closely to my fake laugh.

Look deep into my eyes.

Tare down the mask.

When I say, "I'm alright" hear the quiver in my voice.

If you just look closer, in my eyes you'll see the pleading.

See my held back tears.

See my unlocked fear.

Look at the bottle that I keep with all my hurt inside.

Please break the bottle, so that I will be free.

Unlock the scared kid who's lost all hope.

Inside I'm drowning, and nobody knows it.

Only me.

All I ask it to just please pay attention..

To what I'm not saying.