I walk up to you this morning
And I see that you're smiling
I stop and stare at you
And wonder if that smile is true.
You've been cheerful even before I met you
And I admit that your smile influences me too
But I can't help but wonder
If you're covering up some kind of pain or blunder.
In every situation you remain optimistic
Even if everything seems antagonistic
I wanted to ask you how you do it
How you continue to be happy with no deceit.
But then I see your smile falter a little
And how long it took to settle
I should have known all along
That something has been very wrong.
You look so frail and tired
Being joyful and seemingly inspired
You've been carrying a heavy weight in reality
But you just smile and hide it helplessly.
I'm scared that you handle it on your own
I'm sorry, I really should have known
I wasn't able to help you in any way
I didn't think you'd be left in disarray.
I'm sorry I found out too late
I wasn't able to help you carry that weight
I hope you can forgive me, my friend
To leave you is something that I'll never intend.
Please let me make it up to you
I want to see your smile that is true
To fix you up and make truly happy again
And make you forget about the tragedy back then.
I want to be with you, standing strong
And show you happiness is where you belong
You may not cry or show your fears
Just hold this bottle of genuine tears.
