**(Verse 1)** Yo, it’s hard to be lonely, I’m trapped in my mind, Cry myself to sleep, lay my burdens behind, No one to hold me, just shadows in the light, Screaming to the void, every day, every night. Told myself "it’s cool," yeah, I’ve played this game, But it’s killin’ me slowly, I’m drownin’ in pain. Mirrors reflect a heart that’s cracked and torn, Built these walls so high, but all I feel is scorn. **(Chorus)** It’s hard, it’s hard, fighting demons inside, Sadness on my shoulders, can’t run, can’t hide. Been saying I deserve this, wearin' my disguise, But deep down I’m broken, just a heart that cries. **(Verse 2)** Pastors pray for me, on their knees they beg, But do they even hear? I feel like I’m on the edge. Every ounce of anger turned against my own soul, Wrestling with these thoughts, it’s a battle for control. Why I gotta be alone? Why’s love so far away? Settling for less, feels like I’m lost in the gray. Guilt is my companion, shame my alibi, I tell myself I deserve it, watch my spirit die. **(Chorus)** It’s hard, it’s hard, fighting demons inside, Sadness on my shoulders, can’t run, can’t hide. Been saying I deserve this, wearin' my disguise, But deep down I’m broken, just a heart that cries. **(Verse 3)** Searching for a reason, for some light to ignite, Every tear I shed feels like I’m losing the fight. Wrestling with my thoughts, can’t escape the night, Hopin’ for salvation, but it’s just outta sight. I tell myself I'm worthy, but it’s hard to believe, Every glance of love feels like deserted grief. Why do I keep settling for this pain that’s mine? When all I really want is somebody to shine. **(Chorus)** It’s hard, it’s hard, fighting demons inside, Sadness on my shoulders, can’t run, can’t hide. Been saying I deserve this, wearin' my disguise, But deep down I’m broken, just a heart that cries. **(Outro)** So here I stand, pen in hand, no more lies, I’m ready for a change, wipe the tears from my eyes. Loneliness is heavy, but I’m ready to rise, Finding strength in the struggle, in every sunrise. It’s hard to be lonely, but I’m learning to fight, One verse at a time, I’ll reclaim my light.