[Verse 1]
I was hiding in my own skin
Shadows in a childhood room
Hands that crossed a fragile line
Turned my body into something bruised
I learned shame like a second name
Kept it folded in my chest
Told myself to disappear
Called that breaking “doing my best”
[Chorus]
But this heart is mine
Every scar
Every tremor
Every flame inside
I won’t hate the way I’m made
I’m gay and I never wanna be straight
This love is mine
I survived what they did
Now I choose my side
I won’t pray this part away
I’m gay and I never wanna be straight
[Verse 2]
Some nights I still feel those ghosts
Crawling up the back of my mind
But they don’t get to write my story
They don’t get to steal my shine (no more)
I see beauty in the mirror now
Jawline
Freckles
Crooked teeth
Every piece they tried to break
Stands up taller when I breathe
[Chorus]
’Cause this heart is mine
Every scar
Every tremor
Every flame inside
I won’t hate the way I’m made
I’m gay and I never wanna be straight
This love is mine
I survived what they did
Now I choose my side
I won’t pray this part away
I’m gay and I never wanna be straight
[Bridge]
To that kid who cried in silence (I see you)
Who thought touch meant they were ruined
You were never what they did to you
You’re a bright
Loud
Living truth
So I’ll dance in my own colors
Kiss the boy I wanna kiss
Call my past a broken chapter
Not a chain around my wrist (hey)
[Chorus]
’Cause this heart is mine
Every scar
Every tremor
Every flame inside
I won’t hate the way I’m made
I’m gay and I never wanna be straight
This love is mine
I survived what they did
Now I choose my side
I won’t pray this part away
I’m gay and I never wanna be straight
[Outro]
I’m gay and I’m finally saying
I’m gay and I’m here to stay
I’m gay and I never
Ever
Never wanna be straight