Voice Notes I Never Sent

Intro (phone voice, low volume) Yeah… it’s 2:11 Didn’t know who to talk to So I hit record again Verse 1 I been recording pain like it’s normal now Deleting feelings, saying “I’m okay” out loud They see the dream but don’t see the cost I smile for the picture, cry when it’s off Everybody asking why I’m quiet lately Too many thoughts, they drive me crazy They say “be strong”, but never ask how I been strong so long I forgot me now I smoke just to slow down my mind Not to run from life, just buy me time I talk to God but I don’t complain I just ask Him “help me carry this pain” Hook These voice notes I never sent Truth too heavy, heart too bent If they heard what’s in my head They’d love me different… or leave me dead Talking to myself again Late night scars, no pretend If nobody ever understands At least I said it… into my hands Verse 2 Mama thinks I’m winning, I don’t break her heart I tell her I’m good, that’s the hardest part Friends fade when the lights go dim But they come back when they need a win They call me weak ’cause I feel too deep But deep minds don’t get shallow sleep I been dreaming big in a small place Carrying hope with a tired face I don’t hate love, I just fear loss Every time I trust, I pay the cost So I keep my heart in airplane mode Some messages better left unknown Bridge (half-sung / half-spoken) If I quit today Would they even notice? Or only remember me When I’m gone? Final Hook These voice notes I never sent No filter, no defense If this is the realest me Then let it be… let it be Outro (whispered) If nobody replies… At least I was honest