She seemed so happy but she was dead inside She'd cover her scars and disguise her bruises Every tear, a different story Not one person cared cos they never knew Her body was aching she wished to let go She looked at her children how could she go How could she leave them she told herself no, I have to stay, they have to be safe Pretend everything is okay She put on her brave face and started her day Hopeful for a better life She'll have to forget you And recreate the years spent wasted on him Would you please just hold on Hold on for me Forget everything, just focus your mind Everything will be just fine I wish it were easy for me to say sorry I was young, I could do nothing It plays in my mind, I should have done something The thought of your pain, as he screamed your name I wanted to run I wish you'd do the same I have to stay, she has to be safe I have to pretend everything is okay I put on a brave face and started my day He destroyed her I tried my best The pieces so fragile But I can't give in I can't let him win I can't watch my mother die from within She cries on my shoulder her tears will soak in I need to grow faster I have to stop him She'll stay here for me and she let herself free She free from the heartache that sent her crazy She'll stay here for me and she let herself free All I ever needed was you