For Everyone, But Me

I used to know who I was inside Had dreams and hopes I couldn't hide But somewhere down this winding road I lost myself in what others showed For everyone but me I changed who I could be Lost in expectations, trying to please Forgotten were my own dreams, my own peace I wore the masks they wanted to see Buried my truth so I could be free But freedom felt like a distant shore With every step, I needed more For everyone but me I changed who I could be Lost in expectations, trying to please Forgotten were my own dreams, my own peace The mirror shows a stranger's face A shadow lost in empty space I gave my all, I played the part But somewhere I misplaced my heart Now standing here, I see so clear The price I paid, the wasted years For their smiles, I lost my way But it's time to find myself today For everyone but me I changed who I could be Lost in expectations, trying to please Forgotten were my own dreams, my own peace The mirror shows a stranger's face A shadow lost in empty space But freedom felt like a distant shore With every step, I needed more I needed more The mirror shows a stranger's face A shadow lost in empty space I gave my all, I played the part But somewhere I misplaced my heart My own peace