Undercover
Madilyn Paige Lyrics
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What I should feel?
You don't know what's going on inside
How could you ever see?
I kept it undercover
Always smiling through the pain
They never wonder
What sadness I feel cause sun shines through the rain
I'm undercover ohhh
I'm undercover ohhh
I-I-I'm undercover (I)
I-I-I'm undercover (I)
I-I-I'm undercover (I)
I-I-I'm undercover
If I open up and let you find the light I've been missing
Would you show me a brighter side
Help me see what I can't see
Can't keep it undercover
Letting go of the mask I've made
And now I wonder how I've been blind to the sun shining through the rain
I'm undercover ohhh
I'm undercover ohhh
I-I-I'm undercover (I)
I-I-I'm undercover (I)
I-I-I'm undercover (I)
I-I-I'm undercover
Just when I start to think, "can't take the final leap"
Yeah, you tell me that everything's okay
Pulling it out of me
That missing puzzle piece
Now I know I don't have to stay
Undercover ohhh
Undercover
Ooohhh
Un-un-undercover (I)
Un-un-undercover (I)
Un-un-undercover (I)
Un-un-undercover
I was undercover
Undercover ohhh
Undercover
Ooohhh
Un-un-undercover (un-un-under)
Un-un-undercover (under)
Un-un-undercover (I)
Un-un-undercover
The song "Undercover" by Madilyn Paige is about hiding one's true feelings and emotions behind a mask, and how it can be exhausting to keep up the facade. The lyrics speak to the idea that no one can truly understand what someone else is going through or feeling, and that it's important to be vulnerable and open up to others for support. The chorus, "I'm undercover," is a repeated refrain that emphasizes the theme of hiding behind a mask, while the bridge offers a sense of hope and release from the burden of the persona. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, but with the addition of the word "un" before "cover," suggesting a resolution to the previous struggle and a newfound openness.
Overall, the song offers a relatable message about the importance of being true to oneself and not hiding one's emotions from others. It also highlights the power of opening up and finding support in others, rather than trying to handle everything alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Why should anyone decide
I shouldn't have to change how I feel just because someone else thinks I should.
What I should feel?
Why is someone else trying to control and dictate my emotions?
You don't know what's going on inside
The person trying to control my feelings has no idea what I'm really feeling on the inside.
How could you ever see?
It's impossible for anyone else to truly understand what I'm feeling.
I kept it undercover
I have been hiding my true emotions and feelings from those around me.
Always smiling through the pain
Even when I am hurting or struggling, I try to put on a happy face for others.
They never wonder
No one around me ever wonders if I'm truly happy or not.
What sadness I feel cause sun shines through the rain
Even though I'm truly sad, I try to appear happy because I don't want to bring anyone down.
If I open up and let you find the light I've been missing
Maybe if I let someone in, they can help me with my struggle and find happiness.
Would you show me a brighter side
Can you help me see the positive in life, rather than always focusing on the negative?
Help me see what I can't see
I need someone to help me see the good and positive in life.
Can't keep it undercover
I can't keep hiding my true emotions and feelings anymore.
Letting go of the mask I've made
I need to let go of the façade I've been putting on for others and be my true self.
And now I wonder how I've been blind to the sun shining through the rain
Now that I've let go of the mask, I can see the beauty and positivity in life that was always there.
Just when I start to think, "can't take the final leap"
I am hesitant to truly let go and show my true self to others.
Yeah, you tell me that everything's okay
Someone else encourages and reassures me that I am okay and everything will be alright.
Pulling it out of me
Encouraging me to open up and show my true self.
That missing puzzle piece
Finally, I feel like I am complete and have found my place in life.
Now I know I don't have to stay
I don't have to continue to hide who I truly am and how I'm feeling.
Undercover ohhh
I've been hiding who I truly am for too long.
Un-un-undercover (I)
I am finally showing my true colors and letting others see who I really am.
Undercover
I am no longer hiding my true emotions and feelings.
Un-un-undercover (un-un-under)
I am now completely and fully showing my true self to others.
Un-un-undercover (under)
I am not hiding who I am anymore.
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