screaming inside;

i'll put a brave front out to the world

so they will never assume

they will never find out

that i am screaming so desperately

inside.

there's only happiness and optimism

around every corner of my eyes

never knowing what's going on

or if i am screaming so desperately

inside.

they ask "how have you been?"

i respond "great, very great."

and we'll keep up our small talk

even though i am screaming

so desperately

inside.

another day will pass

another week will soar

and everyday i keep staring ahead

not giving anyone a chance

to see that i am screaming

so desperately

inside.