I prayed for calmer waters
God gave me taller waves
I didn't understand it 'till I wound up finding strength
I've kicked rocks at the bottom
Like tin cans on the street
You name it man
I fought and learned to turn the other cheek

With all the Hell thrown at me
A lot of people ask me
How are you so happy?

If you'd seen all the tears I cried
You would know why
I smile so much
Fought the hate I fight
You would know why
I try to love
Even when it's hard
Even when it feels like falling apart
If you'd seen all the tears I cried
You would know why
I smile so much

Smile so much

You would know why
I smile so much

I've filled my mind with struggles
I've watched my brothers bleed
I've had nights that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy
When you make it out the shadows
You want to be a light
Every day's a blessing when you shouldn't be alive

With all the Hell thrown at me
A lot of people ask me
How are you so happy?

If you'd seen all the tears I cried
You would know why
I smile so much
Fought the hate I fight
You would know why
I try to love
Even when it's hard
Even when it feels like falling apart
If you'd seen all the tears I cried
You would know why
I smile so much

I smile so much

If you'd seen all the tears I cried
You would know why
I smile so much
Fought the hate I fight
You would know why
I try to love
Even when it's hard
Even when it feels like falling apart
If you'd seen all the tears I cried
You would know why
I smile so much

I smile so much

You would know why
I smile so much