Dying inside, but outside you're looking fearless/While tears, is rollin down your cheeks/Ya steady hopin things don't all down this week
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He describes hiding inner pain while pretending to be strong on the outside.
- In plain terms
- He looks tough but is hurting inside.
- What can you take from it?
- Everyone hides pain behind a strong face.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What emotions do you hide?
- When do you feel most vulnerable?
Another view
Not everyone can mask their pain effectively.
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