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Smile Behind the Mask 2 by Rukia

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Smile Behind the Mask 2 by Rukia - Indie Pop / Singer-Songwriter,Neutral Vocals music cover art

Smile Behind the Mask 2

Indie Pop / Singer-Songwriter,Neutral Vocals

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[Verse 1]
There’s a hollow house that lives inside my chest
I keep the lights on, act like I’m doing my best
Empty subway seat at eight on a gray Monday
Cold coffee on the counter, promises gone away
Phone screen buzzing, I let it fade to black
I fold my quiet into pockets, never bring it back
[Pre-Chorus]
No one knew the hours I didn’t come alive
I wore my mask so they wouldn’t see me break, survive
I learned to answer jokes with shine and practiced lines
So no one would worry, so nothing would give signs
[Chorus]
Smile behind the mask, I’ll keep the lights on
I smile like this—no one has to know
Behind the grin the pieces never show
Smile behind the mask, I carry on
[Verse 2]
Rain tastes like metal on the tongue of the city streets
I watch the world move on through open window seats
A sweater left on a chair smells like someone I used to be
I laugh at something small and let the echo hide the leak
Countless mornings dressed in armor made of plain reply
Saying I’m okay until the words run dry
[Pre-Chorus]
No one saw the hollow rooms I walked through every day
I wore my mask so no one would have to watch me fray
I learned to turn my pain into a shape that felt polite
So the quiet could be private and the wounds could hide from light
[Chorus]
Smile behind the mask, I’ll keep the lights on
I smile like this—no one has to know
Behind the grin the pieces never show
Smile behind the mask, I carry on
[Bridge]
One joke slipped and the laugh turned thin
For a heartbeat, I almost let you in
Your eyes searched mine and I rehearsed a warmer line
The seam gave way but I stitched it up in time
For a second I wished I could be reckless and confess
But I tucked the truth away, I didn’t want to press
[Chorus — Variation]
Smile behind the mask, I’ll keep the lights on
I smile like this—no one has to know
Behind the grin the pieces never show
Smile behind the mask, I carry on
[Outro]
This armor’s heavy but it’s taught me how to breathe
Some nights the cracks let starlight through, a small reprieve
I’m learning how to say the words without the fear of harm
Until then I’ll smile softly — it’s my quiet kind of brave and calm
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