I'm Afraid of Being Seen

I hide behind my quiet eyes. Pretend I'm fine, pretend I'm wise. But underneath this steady tone, There's a heart that breaks alone. I've learned to smile when I feel small, To build my walls and stand up tall. But every time you look at me, I'm scared you'll see what's underneath. 'Cause every truth I've tried to show, Has left me bleeding when they know. I'm afraid of being seen. Of someone finding out what I mean. That I'm softer than I seem. That I still believe in dreams. I'm afraid you'll look too deep, And see the scars I never keep. I'm afraid of being seen, but I want you To see me. I've hidden love behind my hands, And turned away from who I am. It's easier to play it cold, than to let Someone take hold. But your eyes, they break the chain, Like sunlight cutting through the rain. You make it hard to run away, from all The things I wanna say. If I let you close enough, Would my breaking be enough? I'm afraid of being seen. Of someone finding out what I mean. That I'm fragile, but I try, to keep the Hurt beneath my eyes. I'm afraid you'll see the truth, How every word still bleeds for you. I'm afraid of being seen, But I want you to see me. Maybe love's not meant to hide. Maybe pain's what keeps it alive. If I show you who I am, would you Still reach for my hand? I'm afraid of being seen, But I'm more afraid of what it means, To live my life behind a screen, And never let my heart be free. So if I shake, just hold me still. If I break, I hope you will. 'Cause I'm afraid of being seen, But I want you to see me. Just see me, Even if it hurts. See me.