Things I Kept Inside

I keep my truth behind my teeth

Smile on my face but it cuts too deep

Every silence is a way I work

Every insight words that lingers there

Tonight I′m letting the walls come down

No more hiding when you come down

I'm saving what I never said

All the things I pushed away

If my voice shakes, let it break

I've been holding back for way too long

I'm saving what I never said

Even if it comes out wrong

This is me, unparted, bare

Finally telling you I care

I used to swallow every line

Let my heart speak only in signs

But love can′t live where fear survives

Not if I wanna feel alive

Tonight I'm letting the walls come down

No more hiding when you′re around

I'm saying what I never say

All the things I've pushed away

If my voice shakes, let it break

I've been holding back for way too long

I'm saying what I never say

Even if it comes out wrong

This is me, unguarded bear

Finally telling you I care

If I lose my nerve, stay close

I need this more than you'll ever know

One honest night, one honest sun

I'm putting every secret down

I'm saying what I never say

All the things I pushed away

If my voice shakes, let it break

I've been holding back for way too long

I'm saying what I never say

Even if it comes out wrong

This is me, I'm guarded there

Finally telling you I care