'no Acting Required'

Having walked the path for so long, Trying his best just to belong, One day he realized every step he took Moved him further away from himself Every stride just disappeared, As soon as it appeared… ‘Cause he was living someone else’s dream Striving to make them happy, In the process he became unhappy He forgot what it meant to smile, Even if just for a while… The path he chose didn’t bring him joy He might have smiled, act the fool Everyone thought he was so cool, They didn’t see the tears at night The confusion he had to fight, To be the entertainer every minute of everyday Never showing the man behind the smile Never showing the mêlée stains...