When the morning light feels heavy on my mind
I put on a smile though storms are hard to find
Not about hiding what's beneath the skin
Just a little warmth to let the day begin
When friends are down and need a steady hand
I keep my own clouds where they can't land
It's not a lie it's how the story goes
A gentle shield to help the good light flow
This poker face ain't about being cold
It's just a way to keep the peace unfold
When the world gets loud and hearts might break
I wear it soft for the ones I love to make
Not a mask of stone but a gentle embrace
This poker face it's how I choose to care
A quiet strength when the world's unaware
Sometimes my heart carries a heavy load
But I don't want my weight to take its toll
On the ones who need a steady light to see
So I tuck my worries where they can't be seen
It's not pretending everything is fine
Just choosing love over the need to whine
A quiet grace when the night feels long
A steady hand to keep the weak ones strong
This poker face ain't about being cold
It's just a way to keep the peace unfold
When the world gets loud and hearts might break
I wear it soft for the ones I love to make
Not a mask of stone but a gentle embrace
This poker face it's how I choose to care
A quiet strength when the world's unaware
They say be real let every feeling show
But sometimes love means letting your own heart go
To lift another when their hope is thin
That's the kind of truth that doesn't need to win
It's not about being someone I'm not
Just protecting hearts from the storms we've got
A silent song sung with a steady gaze
That's the meaning of my gentle poker face