[Verse 1]

Everybody’s got a part to play,

Carryin’ stories they don’t say.

Behind a smile… there could be tears,

Behind the laugh… the weight of years.

[Verse 2]

We cross paths but we don’t always know,

The quiet battles people don’t show.

[Chorus]

You don’t always see it… but it’s always there,

A heart that’s heavy, someone’s silent prayer.

So be kind, yeah, take a stand,

We’re all just tryin’, doin’ the best we can.

You don’t always see it… no, you don’t always see it.

[Verse 3]

We wear these masks, pretend it’s fine,

But everybody breaks sometimes.

That grin might hide a restless night,

That strength might come from losing fights.

[Verse 4]

So when they’re quiet or when they fall,

Remember we all build walls.

[Chorus]

You don’t always see it… but it’s always there,

A battle, a burden, somebody’s wearin’ somewhere.

So be kind, yeah, take a stand,

We’re all just tryin’, doin’ the best we can.

You don’t always see it… no, you don’t always see it.

[Bridge]

A little grace goes a long, long way,

Could be the reason someone stays.

We’re all human, just tryna stand,

So let’s hold each other the best we can.

[Chorus]

You don’t always see it… but it’s always there,

A heart that’s heavy, someone’s silent prayer.

So be kind, yeah, take a stand,

We’re all just tryin’, doin’ the best we can.

You don’t always see it… (no, you don’t always see it)

Mmm, yeah… you don’t always see it.

© 2026 Thomas Bruggemann, Heartfelt Lyrics