Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I learned early how to disappear
How to laugh things off so no one leans in too close
My insecurities told me to swallow my pride
Hide where I couldn't be found
My father told me to fight my demons
Feelings I could never win
Been swinging at myself since then
But fuck it I'm alright
Yeah
But fuck it I'm alright

[Verse 2]
I keep my head down in crowded rooms
Smile like I'm fine like I've got nothing to lose
I make jokes out of panic call it keeping it light
If I don't name the weight maybe it won't bite
Everyone thinks I'm steady I just balance well
Between who I pretend to be and who I never tell

[Chorus]
I was taught to pick a side
And run or fight or shut up inside
My insecurities told me to swallow my pride
Hide where I couldn't be found
My father told me to fight my demons
Feelings I could never win
Been swinging at myself since then
But fuck it I'm alright
But fuck it I'm alright

[Bridge]
I tried hiding in humor, tried drowning in noise
Tried being the loudest so I wouldn't hear my own voice
I read signs like warnings, missed all the exits home
Keep saying I'm good like a safe alone
I don't need fixing, don't need a cure
Just need a moment where breathing feels sure
I was taught to survive, not to ask how I'm alive

[Chorus]
My insecurities told me to swallow my pride
Hide where I couldn't be found
My father told me to fight my demons
Feelings I could never win
Been swinging at myself since then
But fuck it I'm alright
But fuck it I'm alright

[Outro]
I don't know if I'm healed I just know I'm awake
And that used to be harder than it is today
I still flinch at my thoughts, still argue with sleep
But I'm here in this moment and that's something to keep

My insecurities told me to swallow my pride
Hide where I couldn't be found
My father told me to fight my demons
Feelings I could never win
Been swinging at myself since then

But fuck it I'm alright
Yeah
But fuck it I'm alright
Yeah
But fuck it I'm alright
Yeah
But fuck it I'm alright