She smiles at me, so bright and free,
Saying she's fine, saying she's me.
But oh, my love, if you only knew,
The deadly storm that lives inside you.
I carry the weight, I hold the pain,
While you are dancing in the rain.
You think you're strong, you think you're well,
But I am living in my own hell.
How it hurts to see you laugh and play,
Pretending everything is okay.
While deep inside, the truth is there,
A heavy burden I cannot share.
You ask me why I look so sad,
You tell me not to worry, not be mad.
But how can I speak? How can I say?
That the truth itself might take you away.
For if you know, if you understand,
Your fragile heart might not withstand.
The doctor said, the risk is high,
To know the truth... is to say goodbye.
So I will smile, and I will hide,
And keep this monster deep inside.
I'd rather lie and let you live,
Than give the truth that death might give.
Just stay happy, my love, my life,
I'll be the one to bear the strife.
As long as you are breathing here,
I will carry the fear... I will always be near.