Steel Heart

They say a man should stand his ground
Never show the weight he bears
So I lock my fears inside
Behind a face that doesn’t care
I laugh, I joke, I play the part
But no one sees the breaking heart
I lift the world upon my back
Afraid that if I stop, I’ll crack
I’ve got a heart made of steel
But even metal bends, it feels
I’m not unbreakable, just afraid to fall
So I stand tall, even when I crawl
If I let you see what’s underneath
Would you stay, or would you leave?
‘Cause even steel can rust away
When left alone in pouring rain