Shattered dreams, a heart turned to stone

Lost in the darkness, all alone

A world once vibrant, now painted gray

Trapped in sorrow, I can't find my way

I'm drowning in despair, lost at sea

But the clock keeps ticking, relentlessly

I try to smile, to play my part

But the pain cuts deep, right through my heart

The sun still shines, the birds still sing

But my world is silent, a broken wing

I force myself to laugh, to join the crowd

But inside, I'm screaming, lost and loud

I'm drowning in despair, lost at sea

But the clock keeps ticking, relentlessly

I try to smile, to play my part

But the pain cuts deep, right through my heart

A fragile mask, hiding all my fears

Pretending to be strong, through endless years

But night after night, the tears will fall

As I replay the memories, over and over, until I'm numb to it all

I'm drowning in despair, lost at sea

But the clock keeps ticking, relentlessly

I try to smile, to play my part

But the pain cuts deep, right through my heart

I'll keep swimming, even when I'm tired and weak

Searching for a shore, where my heart can speak

Though the journey is long, and the path unclear

I'll hold on to hope, and face my fear