You see the smile, cheery and bright
You hear the voice, light and innocent
You believe that I am completely content and don't worry
I am an excellent liar.

The mirror shows my face
But I cannot look at the illusion.
A trick isn't any fun if you know the secret,
I am an artist at hiding.

You see me as optimistic and sweet,
I see me as tarnished and downgraded
Continue to believe what you see
It means that I'm doing my job.

The shining eyes you see have cried a thousand tears,
The smile is made of stitches.
This is what you don't see
This is truly me.

I don't want you to know what's behind my fake smile
But I do wish that you'd ask anyway.
My problems are miniscule, so why should I worry you?
So I will continue to smile
I'm an excellent actress.