Mirror Child

You speak so loud, the room goes quiet
Your smile a wall, your charm a riot
You need the light, need every eye
But somehow, no one sees you cry
You play the role, you wear the crown
While pulling everyone around
And when they break, you turn away
Like hearts are made to feel that way

Did someone steal your name?
Did love come much too late?
Are you still chasing praise
You never got as fate?

I see the child behind the glass
The one who never learned to ask
For comfort that was never there
For hands that held with honest care
You build a world to not be small
But deep inside, you're scared to fall
Oh, Mirror Child, you shine and fade –
Don’t let your shadow lead the way

They call you strong, you play it well
But strength and truth don’t always gel
You draw them in, then hold them out
Afraid they’ll see what you’re without
And in your wake, the silence grows
The ones who tried to love – they froze
Your voice was warm, your words were kind
But no one ever crossed your mind

Was all your love just learned?
A trick you had to earn?
A face you had to wear
So no one sees you turn?

I see the child behind the glass
The one who never learned to ask
For comfort that was never there
For hands that held with honest care
You build a world to not be small
But deep inside, you're scared to fall
Oh, Mirror Child, you shine and fade –
Don’t let your shadow lead the way

You’re not your mask
You’re not their praise
You’re not the echoes
Of empty days
You’re more than fear
You’re not too late
If you can turn –
You can escape

I see the child behind the glass
And I will wait, if you will ask
No spotlight here, no crowd to feed
Just room to breathe, and what you need
You're not alone inside this frame
You still can choose a different name
Oh, Mirror Child – come home today
And let your shadow drift away