[Verse 1][Sung] I’m a sanctified saint on social media Posting my humility carefully Checking every minute just to see How many of you still approve of me Filtered through virtual reality A curated life, my family Can’t let you see the cracks and pain I guard the image I maintain This façade is such a drain But if you only knew None of what I post is true [Rap Verse 1 – stripped beat, rhythmic spoken] Yeah Got a highlight reel faith, but the backstage messy Smile for the crowd, but the mirror don’t bless me Got scriptures in the bio, but the heart still empty Talkin’ ‘bout surrender while I’m holdin’ back plenty Validation got me checkin’ every notification If they don’t respond, I start questionin’ my placement Was it for Your glory or a subtle elevation? Truth is—I’ve been buildin’ my own reputation I can quote the Word, yeah I know the right phrases But I’m more concerned with the likes and the praises Whitewashed walls, I’m paintin’ over sin Hopin’ nobody notices the war within Yeah, I play the part, but I’m losin’ my soul Tryna fill a God-sized void with a follower goal And I hear You whisper, cuttin’ straight through the noise— “You can fool the crowd… but you can’t fool the Lord.” [Chorus][Sung] I’m more connected, but alone Surrounded, still unknown I built a life that looks so whole But no one sees my soul [Verse 2] [Sung] We practice righteousness in public view Hoping someone notices what we do We say we’re humbled by the praise Then post it anyway We bow our heads, then raise our names Call it blessing, call it gain We keep back truth, but speak out loud Lay our gifts before the crowd [Chorus][Sung] I’m more connected, but alone Surrounded, still unknown I built a life that looks so whole But no one sees my soul [Bridge][Sung] I’ve learned to curate every flaw Frame the life I wish I had All the light I try to chase Leaves me hiding from Your face God, be merciful to me Not the image, just the man You desire truth within my heart Not applause from other hands [Rap Verse 2 – intense, confessional, building] No more masks, I’m done with the illusion Tired of performin’, tired of the confusion You don’t want the brand, You don’t want the show You want the broken parts nobody knows Search me deep, yeah go beneath the surface Burn the pride, every hidden motive, purge it I’ve been chasin’ shadows, callin’ it a purpose But You see the heart—every layer, every version Not the polished me, not the staged perfection You’re after truth in the inward section Where the fear lives, where the shame hides Where I run from truth but I can’t from Your eyes So strip it all down, every false identity If it’s not from You, then it’s not meant for me I don’t need applause, I just need Your grace— Make me real, Lord… in the hidden place [Chorus][Sung] I’m more connected, but alone Surrounded, still unknown I built a life that looks so whole But no one sees my soul [Chorus][Sung] I’m more connected, but alone Surrounded, still unknown I built a life that looks so whole But no one sees my soul [Outro] Search me, God, and know my ways Test the things I try to hide Lead me in the way that lasts Not the life I try to stage