Behind the Smile

[Verse] I'm the life of the party, the one everyone adores But behind this smile, there's something more I crack the jokes, I keep the laughter flowin' (flowin') But deep inside, my heart is silently cryin' (cryin') [Verse 2] I dance and I sing, I put on a show But behind the laughter, no one really knows The pain I hide, the tears I keep inside (inside) But I won't let them see, I won't let them decide [Chorus] I act like a clown, but I'm hurting deep down (deep down) I wear a smile, but it's just a disguise (a disguise) I can't take the weight of a world that keeps on turning But it doesn't matter, no, it doesn't matter what's burning [Verse] I'm the one with a smile on my face Always there to brighten the place (oh-yeah) But deep inside, I'm feeling alone I bear the weight, but it's hard to hold (yeah, yeah) [Verse 2] I've got the secret nobody knows Behind the laughter, I am broke I won't let it show I can not make this secret known [Chorus] I laugh away the pain, pretend I'm feeling fine (feeling fine) But deep inside, I'm just trying to survive (just trying to survive) I'll be your rock, your pillar, always there by your side (by your side) But I can't carry the world, no, but I can always try (ooh-yeah) [Guitar Solo] [Verse 3] In a world of darkness, I'm a shining light Bringing joy and happiness, chasing away the night (ooh-yeah) When you're feeling down, I'll be your clown With a smile on my face, gonna turn your frown around (ha!) [Chorus] I act like a clown, but I'm hurting deep down (deep down) I wear a smile, but it's just a disguise (a disguise) I can't take the weight of a world that keeps on turning But it doesn't matter, no, it doesn't matter what's burning [End]