You tell me that you're alright,

You'll be fine in a little while.

You turn away, dry your eyes,

Look back at me and try to smile.

But I see the lie behind the mask,

That look in your eyes that tells me

It's better not to ask.

And I know that inside you're hurting,

However strong you claim you are.

As this endless world keeps turning,

You hide it all inside your heart.

And I wish I could tell you

How you've stolen mine, but it's not the time.

So I'll stay by your side, without a word,

And help you carry the weight of the world.

You know that there are days,

When I wish I couldn't read you so well.

Because to live in blissful ignorance,

Would save me from this hell

Of knowing just what's on your mind,

And that I can never save you,

No matter how I try,

'Cause I know that inside you're hurting,

However strong you claim you are.

As this endless world keeps turning,

You hide it all inside your heart,

And I wish I could tell you

How you've stolen mine, but it's not the time.

So I'll stay by your side, without a word,

And help you carry the weight of the world.

Maybe someday, when your duty's done,

And your mind's been put to rest,

I will tell you just how you amaze me, but until then,

I know that I can stand this test.

But I know that inside you're hurting,

However strong you claim you are.

As this endless world keeps turning,

You hide it all inside your heart,

And I wish I could tell you

How you've stolen mine but it's not the time.

So I'll stay by your side, without a word,

And help you carry the weight of the world.