What If I'm Not Who You Thought

I see that look in your eyes like I'm Some kind of hero. You're painting me in gold, but I'm feeling closer To zero. You love the way I stand so tall, Like I've never been afraid. You're watching from the crowd, Not the wreckage. Backstage, I've got this steel smile down to a Science now. I know how to play the part. I know how to take a bow. But the air is getting heavy and my pulse Is getting fast. I'm terrified this version of me is never gonna Last. You're reaching for a hand that's still Shaking. Deep inside, there's a version of me I Buried just to survive. What if I'm not the person you think you Found? What if I'm just a house on a fault Line? Underground, you see the light, But I'm still chasing ghosts in the hall. What if you're only in love with the way I didn't fall? Don't say you're sure if you're just loving the Paint. What if I'm just the version that You chose to create? You reach for me like I'm safe, like a Place you call home. But I'm still sweeping up pieces when I'm on My own. I've spent years learning how to silence The goodbye. I don't wanna bleed on your life, I don't wanna lie. The cracks are breaking through and the water's Getting high. I'm scared you'll run the moment you See me cry. I don't want perfect, I just need to know You'll stay when the mask falls off and the Hero fades away. Can you love the shadow? Can you love what I hide? Or was it just the illusion you wanted by Your side? What if I'm not the person you think you Found? What if I'm just a house on a fault Line? Underground, you see the light, But I'm still chasing ghosts in the hall. What if you're only in love with the way I didn't fall? I'm still learning how to stand without the mask On me. If you see the truth, will you Still believe? Don't change your Mind. What if I'm not who you see?