Feb 2022 pop
This song was written for a musical that I'm currently writing. There may be a little of me in here too, but mostly it's sung by a character in the musical all about people coping with the pandemic.
I have to put on a brave face
I have to hide how I really feel
I can't show you what's on my mind
I can't share with you what is real
I have to say that I'm okay
I have to be what you need from me
I can't reveal what I feel inside
I can't wear this heart on my sleeve
So I smile and say that I'm alright
I lie and say that it's all fine
But I'm struggling
Try to dig down deep try to not give in
I'm struggling
With the darkness that I feel within
I'm struggling
To keep it all together here
(I'm struggling, don't know how much more I can take)
When you're not around I keep struggling
I have to act like it's all fine
Put on a show when I talk to you
I can't let you see underneath
All this pain that I'm going through
I know you want me to be honest
I know you want me to share everything
But if I'm really being honest
How can you save me when you're the one who's drowning.
@edwardsmusic Mar 2022
Yes this song does a musical theatre vibe to it! Great vocal melodies and electric piano playing. Very powerful, dramatic lyrics and performance.
@hoppiern Mar 2022
Yay for musical theater writers!! This is great - love the indirect character development and that revealing bridge really seals it. Wonderful lyrics and melody - great job!!
@tukayandryan Mar 2022
Your voice perfectly conveys the emotions within the lyrics. Such relatable subject matter too. Your voice is perfect for musical theatre and is magical. Harmonies are awesome. So glad to have found you here.
@thomasfred Feb 2022
Love the intent of this song and I totally relate. Also your harmonies in the choruses are killer! Your voice has a great charm and honesty to it.
@jayjay Feb 2022
I can see this in a musical. Well paced, great vocals. Touching and well contrasted chorus.
@thesoundof Feb 2022
I can really relate to the lyrics. Beautiful but sad and you have a nice, gentle and amazing voice.
@bobjestes Feb 2022
Very strong. If the book and story for the production is as solid, you could have yourself a hit! Good luck!
@musicsongwriter Feb 2022
Gorgeous song, singing and playing. Very beautiful and memorable. I love the musical theatre feel here.
@dragondreams Feb 2022
It sounds really theatrical. Beautifully written and performed. I'd watch this show for the songs!
@audrey Feb 2022
Wow! What a beautiful song, and performed so beautifully. It's a treat to listen to. Great lyrics too that I'm sure many can relate to.
@sapient Feb 2022
Oh, I love the simplicity and the emotion of this song.
Are metalheads supposed to like pieces like this? ;)
Well, I do.
Those lyrics hit hard and I'm sure many will find to much in them to relate to.
@crutherford Feb 2022
Beautiful and higly relateable. Your voice is gorgeous. I cannot wait for this musical!!!!
@ductapeguy Feb 2022
How the heck did you crawl into my soul? This is timely, beautiful, and so important. It will make a great cornerstone for the musical.