Stiff Upper Lip
Concealed Emotions: Navigating Life with a Stiff Upper Lip
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I don't think anyone can tell
I don't believe anyone can accurately perceive
I didn't get a wink of sleep last night
I didn't manage to sleep at all last night
So now I feel like hell
Consequently, I feel terrible
But when I checked the mirror, I looked alright
But upon checking my appearance in the mirror, I seemed fine
I don't think anyone can see
I doubt anyone can notice
When I've got my game face on
When I'm projecting a confident demeanor
The road I'm travelling, it's unravelling
The path I'm on is falling apart
But there's no sign of anything wrong
But there are no evident signs of trouble
I just keep it all buttoned up
I keep everything hidden
I'm so good at concealing
I'm adept at masking my emotions
You can ask me whatever you like
You can inquire about anything except my emotional state
Except how I'm feeling
How I feel remains off-limits
Isn't this the perfect English way?
Isn't this the ideal way of the English?
You just get a grip
You simply hold yourself together
And you get on with your day
And continue with your day
With a stiff upper lip
Maintaining a composed and unemotional demeanor
I don't think anyone can tell
I doubt anyone can notice
My drinking's gone through the ceiling
My alcohol consumption has escalated significantly
But my mind is as clear as a bell
However, mentally, I remain clear-headed
It just helps to numb the feeling
Drinking helps to numb the emotions
So I just keep it all wrapped up tight
So, I keep everything tightly concealed
So there's nothing revealing
To avoid revealing anything
I'm sure as kids we were taught it right
I believe we were taught as children to hide emotions
Not to show any feeling
Not to display any feelings outwardly
You see I am an Englishman
I identify myself as English
Ta-ra and tootle-pip
Farewell and goodbye in a cheerful manner
I'll manage the best I can
I'll handle situations to the best of my ability
With a stiff upper lip
Maintaining a composed demeanor
Don't call the doctor
Do not seek medical help
Don't call your mama; don't call a shrink
Do not involve family or a therapist
Take my advice, boys don't cry
My advice is to avoid crying, especially for men
In fact, it's best not to think
In fact, it's better to avoid thinking about it
I just keep it all buttoned up
I keep everything hidden
I'm so good at concealing
I'm skilled at hiding my emotions
You can ask me whatever you like
You can inquire about anything except my emotional state
Except how I'm feeling
How I feel remains off-limits
You see I am an Englishman
I identify myself as English
Ta-ra and tootle-pip
Farewell and goodbye in a cheerful manner
I'll manage the best I can
I'll handle situations to the best of my ability
With a stiff upper lip
Maintaining a composed demeanor
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