The Strong One

I saw a girl in love
I saw a girl afraid of hurting
Cause she never felt enough
Cause her mama told her she wasn't worth it
Now she just sits right down
Playing keys on a piano
Hoping that somehow
She'll save some lives
But she's darker inside
Than anyone would care to notice
She carries her pride
Like a fallen crown
Cause they all think she's fine
They celebrate what she's made of
But they don't know the nights
She wishes she never survived
Because she, oh she, oh she
She's the strong one
Easier to celebrate her
After she has died
But in life where are all the people
Who say they're on her side
Cause she only got there through the pain
And the smile she wears is made of hard days
But no one knows that's on her plate
When it's dipped in gold
Cause she's darker inside
Than anyone would care to notice
She carries her pride
Like a fallen crown
Cause they all think she's fine
They celebrate what she's made of
But they don't know the nights
She wishes she never survived
Because she, oh she, oh she
Sits around the table holding their hands
Making sure that no one knows her plans
Feeds them food aplenty with empty hands
And they'd never see it coming
Cause still she stands
But she's darker inside
Than anyone would care to notice
She carries her pride
Like a fallen crown
Cause they all think she's fine
They celebrate what she's made of
But they don't know tonight
She will not survive
Because she, oh she, oh she
She's the strong one