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I walk around with a smile on my face
But inside I'm holdin' things I don't ever say
Everybody leanin' on me, countin' on me
But when I need somebody, nobody checks on me
I keep on movin' like I'm made out of steel
But late at night I wonder if I'm allowed to feel
I give my strength, I give my time
Yet somehow I'm the last one they keep on their mind
(Holdin' it in) I'm the rock for everybody
(But who's the rock for me) steady on the outside
But inside I'm breakin' quietly
(I'm a quiet storm) carryin' thunder in my chest
(Tryin' to stay strong) while I'm prayin' for rest
(I'm a quiet storm) nobody knows what I hide
'Cause tears don't fall from a man's pride
(I'm a quiet storm) but I'm still holdin' on
(Even when the nights get heavy and long) oh
(I'm a quiet storm) keepin' it all inside of me
Wish someone could hear what I can't let them see
Yeah, I take the burden so my family don't hurt
But sometimes I feel like I'm breakin' from the work
I listen to problems, fix every mess
But who listens to me when my soul needs rest
I don't complain, I don't fuss
(I don't fuss, I don't fuss, I don't fuss)
I just pray the Lord gives strength to us
But there are days when my heart feels torn
Still I smile while I weather this quiet storm
(Weather this storm) they think I'm unshaken
(No) but I'm shaken deep inside
(No) a man ain't made to carry
All his tears where they can hide
(I'm a quiet storm) carryin' thunder in my chest
(Tryin' to stay strong) while I'm prayin' for rest
(I'm a quiet storm) nobody knows what I hide
'Cause tears don't fall from a man's pride
(I'm a quiet storm) but I'm still holdin' on
(Even when the nights get heavy and long) oh
(I'm a quiet storm) keepin' it all inside of me
Wish someone could hear what I can't let them see
Oh, I just need a quiet place
(Oh, I just need a quiet place)
A warm embrace (oh), somebody to tell me
It's alright to show your face (whoa)
I'm strong but I'm human, I'm brave but I'm tired
I just want a moment where my heart ain't required
To carry it all (carry it all)
(I'm a quiet storm) movin' through the night
(Tryin' to find peace) oh, tryin' to find light
(I'm a quiet storm) but I won't lose my way
Even when the clouds make it hard to pray
(I'm a quiet storm) oh, still standin' tall
(Even when my back) feels against the wall
(I'm a quiet storm) but I'm stronger than I seem
And one day this storm gon' turn into a dream, oh-oh