Smile, girl

Paste a smile on your face

Careful not to let the corners drip

Careful not to let the edges rip

Keep that image there in place

Smile.

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Laugh, girl.

Keep it light with jokes and play.

Even when your heart is dead

Even when he's in your head

Don't ruin other people's day

Laugh.

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Run, girl.

Tear away like you run with glee

Don't let them know you run to hide

You tear so you won't rip inside

Show them what they want to see

Run.

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Skip, girl.

Jump like you did when you were eight

Forgetting that your feet can't bound

Forgetting that your heart weighs pounds

Nobody wants to see heartbreak

Skip.

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Sleep, girl.

Put your greying mind to rest

Make it numb, ignore the ache

Black and white bring less heartbreak

Try and drift, just do your best

Sleep.

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Shine, girl,

Be a star in darkest night

Although you wish it could've been

Although he haunts you in your dreams

Your friends need you to be a light

So shine.

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Dance, girl.

Twirl and leap with joyful ease

Just don't spin out of control

Don't lose yourself in a black hole

Throw your feelings to the breeze

Dance.

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Learn, girl.

Grow and change, evolve, become

Chase the memories from your mind

Leave your feelings far behind

Look where you go, not where you're from

Learn.

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Move on, girl.

They're sick of hearing how you died

It's time to stop wondering why

It's time to end your tears and sighs

Count the days from when you cried

Move on.

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Smile, girl.

Your cracks are gluing as we speak

Remember it'll be alright

Remember that your future's bright

You're far too strong to act this weak

Smile.