Don't Pretend

You think no one sees the tears
no one sees the pain in your heart
you couldn't be further from the truth
no, you couldn't be further from the truth
for God is watching over you
and he sees what you don't want to show

Baby, don't pretend you're okay
when you don't feel okay inside
big girls are allowed to cry
no, you don't need to pretend with God
run to God, just run to him
because he'll be there, with arms waiting

The days get longer and the nights shorter
and you don't know what you're doing here anymore
you just want to end it all, end it here
Runnin' in circles, you've lost your way
don't know whether you're coming or going
just go to God, go to God

Baby, don't pretend you're okay
when you don't feel okay inside
big girls are allowed to cry
no, you don't need to pretend with God
run to God, just run to him
because he'll be there, with arms waiting

Don't pretend to know what's wrong
just lay it all at his feet, let go of the pain

Everyone thinks you're fine, you're doing great
you laugh, you smile, you dance all night long
but when you're alone, it's a different story
Laughter turns to sobs, clutching at your pillow
you've hit rock bottom, you can't get out
because no one's listening, you told them you were fine

Baby, don't pretend you're okay
when you don't feel okay inside
big girls are allowed to cry
no, you don't need to pretend with God
run to God, just run to him
because he'll be there, with arms waiting
run to God, just run to him
because he'll be there, with arms waiting