Me, brave and scared.

Verse 1

Looks just fine,

But crying inside.

Smiles like nothing's wrong,

Hides where the pain can't hide.

Thinks like the hero,

Always plays the part,

But every quiet moment

Feels heavy on the heart.

Pre-Chorus

No one really sees it,

What's underneath the skin...

Chorus

Thinks like the hero,

Loves like the mom.

Always there,

Never gone.

Protects like a tiger,

Fierce when things go wrong.

Needs like a puppy,

Still holding on.

Verse 2

Gives out all the comfort,

Leaves none for themself.

Puts the world together

While falling off the shelf.

And if they ever break down,

It's silent as can be...

'Cause being "the strong one"

Is all they let you see.

Pre-Chorus

But even strongest hearts

Can crack a little thin...

Chorus

Thinks like the hero,

Loves like the mom.

Always there,

Never gone.

Protects like a tiger,

Fierce when things go wrong.

Needs like a puppy,

Still holding on.

Bridge

If they ever disappear,

Look closer in the light—

You'll find them still trying

To make everything alright.

Final Chorus

Thinks like the hero,

Loves like the mom.

Always there,

Never gone...

But even heroes

Need someone to hold on.

Outro

Looks just fine...

But crying inside...