The Strong One Lyrics

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