Behind the smile... a shadow hides... A heart that's breaking.. deep inside... The laughter loud... the words so bright... But in their soul... there's endless night... They wear a mask... so smooth, so thin... Hiding the storm... that rages within... The world sees joy... but cannot see... The quiet sorrow... the silent plea... (Reff) So if you meet them, don't be fooled. By strength that's shaped and sorrow cooled. For deep within, a pain resides. A secret that their heart confides. Misfortune strikes, but they won't fall. They stand, alone, and bear it all. They stand alone.. And bear it alll... They walk through days. with heavy feet. A soul that's lost. yet none can meet. (Reff) So if you meet them, don't be fooled. By strength that's shaped and sorrow cooled. For deep within, a pain resides. A secret that their heart confides. Misfortune strikes, but they won't fall. They stand, alone, and bear it all. They stand alone.. And bear it alll...