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Create your own art. Intro spoken word Check game I just want to let The vulnerable people Of the world to know You ain't alone no matter How many times you Fall gotta bounc back Up remember that nobody Will love your skin like you Love yours. Listen [Verse 1] What it do, baby, I just thought I would let you know That you've been sitting heavy on my brain, it won't let go I can't believe we gotta walk through all this pain Praying it don't turn into misery down the drain 'Cause I can't afford to take another loss tonight Wondering when this nightmare gon' finally see the light Why, why, why — the tears keep falling like the rain The 808s hit my chest, but it don't numb a thing [Pre-Chorus] They say your eyes don't tell no lie, no lie, no lie But baby, I see hidden tears when I look in your eyes The silence speaks louder than words we never said We dancing with ghosts of the love we thought we had [Chorus] Ohhh, the pain runs deep down through my core Like shadows on the wall, keeps coming back for more I gave you every piece, you gave me back the scars Now I'm staring at the ceiling underneath these stars Ohhh, ohhh, ohhh yeah Hidden tears, we cry in different rooms Hidden tears, too proud to say we're doomed [Verse 2] Feeling like we've been here before, my spirit knows your name The way your eyes look so familiar, nothing's changed Only on the southside where we ride on 84's Cadillac dreams with the leather seats and the closed doors Like a lil' spill on my white tee, hard to wash away These memories of us still linger every single day I'm from Texas, 512, Kyle on the map Countryside green pastures, but my heart stuck in a trap Posted up on Greenfield like a mailbox standing still Waiting for a letter that ain't never gonna get sealed Bridge Tell me, do you feel it too? This weight upon my chest Every time I close my eyes, I see you, can't rest I gave you trust, you gave me doubt I spoke the truth, you shut me out And now the night feels ten times longer When you're the only one I want beside me Ohhh, the pain runs deep down through my core Like shadows on the wall, keeps coming back for more I gave you every piece, you gave me back the scars Now I'm staring at the ceiling underneath these stars Ohhh, ohhh, ohhh yeah Hidden tears, we cry in different rooms Hidden tears, too proud to say we're doomed What it do, baby… I just thought you should know You still sit heavy… heavy on my soul The tears hidden… but they always show Ohhh… ohhh… ohhh… Ghost notes play on and on in my head, Hosted the pain, never wanted it said, Post all my scars — keep the wounds open red, Lost in the war of the things that I've bred. [Verse 2] I'm folding my hands, holding weight I can't drop, Every promise I broke turned to gold I can't swap, Bold in the moment, then hollow when done, Cold is the comfort that covers no one. I'm told to move forward — the road's looking dim, Hold on the sorrow, it's all that I'm in, The old version of me didn't fold — it just flew, And the new version's still paying for views I once knew. Ghost notes play on and on in my head, Hosted the pain, never wanted it said, Post all my scars — keep the wounds open red, Lost in the war of the things that I've bred. Philo-sophizing why I keep looking back, The philosophy's flawed — there's no path that's exact, Every answer I've found just collapses to doubt, And the shadows I cast won't let new light in. I'm sorting through boxes of letters unsent, The effort was lacking, the silence was spent, If I could decode every reason I bent, Maybe tonight I could finally relent. Outro(spoken word) You know the hardest part? It's not the pain you caused... It's knowing you can't uncause it. You can only sit with it. And hope it teaches you something Before it buries you. I sit here and wonder... Why the past won't let go, Why the ghost of my choices Won't let the present flow, Maybe peace isn't found in forgetting the lines — Maybe it's found in the writing... one syllable at a time This is a song I wrote by PHILO called HIDDEN TEARS

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Chapters

  1. 1Whispers of the UnseenThe intro spoken word lays the foundation, introducing themes of vulnerability, resilience, and self-love. It's a call to those who feel alone, emphasizing the strength in bouncing back and embracing one's own skin.
  2. 2Echoes on the 808sVerse 1 dives into the raw emotion of a past relationship, where pain and unspoken words create a heavy burden. The narrator struggles with loss, questioning when the darkness will lift.
  3. 3The Silent ConfessionThe pre-chorus focuses on the unspoken. Despite outward appearances, the narrator sees the hidden pain in their loved one's eyes, a silent acknowledgment of a love that's fading.
  4. 4Scars Beneath the StarsThe chorus reveals the depth of the pain, comparing it to shadows. The narrator reflects on giving their all, only to receive scars, feeling lost and isolated under the night sky.
  5. 5Southside MemoriesVerse 2 revisits specific memories, grounding the pain in a familiar landscape. The narrator feels stuck, like a spill that won't wash away, haunted by a love that remains inescapable.
  6. 6The Weight of YesterdayThe bridge intensifies the feeling of being trapped. The narrator questions if their loved one feels the same emotional burden, highlighting a breakdown in trust and communication.
  7. 7Different Rooms, Same TearsThe chorus returns, emphasizing the isolation within the relationship. They cry separately, too proud to admit their shared doom, the pain a constant, recurring visitor.
  8. 8Heavy on the SoulThe song's outro revisits the opening sentiment but with a heavier heart. The narrator acknowledges the lasting impact of the relationship, the 'hidden tears' that are undeniable.
  9. 9Ghost Notes in the StaticThis chapter explores the lingering, internalized pain. The narrator has 'hosted' their suffering, keeping wounds open, lost in the internal 'war' of their own making.
  10. 10Promises Turned to DustThe narrator grapples with broken promises and the hollowness that follows. They feel stuck, the path forward obscured by sorrow and the memory of a former, freer self.
  11. 11The Flawed PhilosophyA moment of deep introspection. The narrator questions their own thought processes, realizing their attempts to find answers are flawed, perpetuating doubt and blocking new perspectives.
  12. 12Decoding the SilenceThe narrator sorts through unspoken words and regrets. They wish they could understand their past actions, hoping to find a way to finally let go and find peace.
  13. 13The Uncancellable PastThe outro spoken word confronts the hardest truth: the inability to undo past pain. The narrator must learn to 'sit with it,' hoping for lessons before being consumed.
  14. 14Writing the UnseenThe final chapter concludes with a profound realization. Peace isn't in forgetting, but in acknowledging and processing the past, embracing the ongoing 'writing' of their own story.

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