For Invisible Wounds: A Song to Gently Accompany You Who Feel Lonely with Unseen Scars

[Intro]
"Are you okay?" rides on the wind
And drifts softly down to the pain that can be seen
I am praying the same way for you
I truly hope you get better soon
…And yet, deep in my chest
There is a child pinching me, ever so slightly

[Interlude 1]

[Verse 1]
Kind words are like a warm blanket
They reach exactly where they need to go
Watching that, I play the good person
I nod properly and show a smile
But you know, for invisible wounds
I don't know how to have them soothed

[Pre-Chorus 1]
The moment I whispered, "It's not me"
My throat tightened up, just like a child's
It's embarrassing, it's pathetic
Even so, my heart
Is saying it wants to be wrapped up

[Chorus]
Hey, give me some too
A single drop of the prayers I can see and hear
On these cheeks that pretend to be doing their best
Put on an invisible adhesive bandage
Tell me that the crybaby behind my bravado
Is cute
Hey, just a little is fine
Let me into that kindness

[Verse 2]
Invisible wounds take too long to explain
The more I put them into words, the thinner they feel
So I stay silent, with a calm face
And put on a front that nothing is wrong
Even though, in truth, that performance
Is what leaves me all alone

[Pre-Chorus 2]
It's only natural to feel sulky, I tell myself
I try saying it to myself
I give myself a little bit of permission
Even if the tears don't come
My chest softens just a little

[Chorus 2]
Hey, give me some too
It doesn't have to be clever words
A short light that says, "I'm here"
That alone is enough to help me breathe again
Until the day I can embrace
Even the feeling of envy and smile
Hey, don't leave
The current me behind

[Interlude 2]

[Bridge]
At the seams of my adult mask
When night falls, they start to come undone
"It's okay to stay weak, that's fine"
I want to hear someone's voice
…But first
I will take my own hand
I whisper, "It's okay"
I try saying, "You're cute"

[Final Chorus]
Hey, give me some too
A single drop of, "You're amazing for getting through this"
An adhesive bandage in a gentle color
That would suit even invisible wounds
I want to believe that I can keep walking
Even while carrying the days I can't do my best
Hey, tomorrow I will surely
Be able to sleep in kindness

[Outro]
Before deciding that it's "impossible"
Take one deep breath
Even while remaining invisible
I am here