[Verse 1]
I’ve been thinking
’bout the way I shrink to fit my place
Laughing at jokes
That never matched my taste
Changing my tone
So they feel safe
Leaving my own name
Outside the gate
I’ve been thinking
When did I start asking for permission
To take up space
For every single vision
Why do I scroll their lives
Like it’s religion
Then dim my light
On every new decision
[Chorus]
I’ve been thinking
About relearning who you truly are
Not the quiet one they painted in the corner of the bar
Peeling off the labels that they pressed into your heart
Step by step
You’re walking back to where you started
I’ve been thinking
About relearning who you truly are
All those hidden colors they keep calling “too bizarre”
You are not their story
You’re a breathing work of art
I’ve been thinking
Time to meet you in the dark
[Verse 2]
I’ve been thinking
’bout the girl in second grade
Told you you were “too much”
So you twisted
Tried to fade
Tucked your questions
At the bottom of the page
Started playing nice
While your spirit raged
I’ve been thinking
How you mimic every mood in the room
Smile on your face
While your stomach’s full of fumes
Mirror on the wall
But you crop yourself from view
Talking like “we fine”
When you know that ain’t the truth
[Chorus]
I’ve been thinking
About relearning who you truly are
Not the backup plan
The friend that carries every scar
Shaking off the shame
Like dust from an old guitar
Every scar’s a line
In a constellation chart
I’ve been thinking
About relearning who you truly are
Every “too intense”
Was just you aiming for the stars
You are not their comfort
You’re a blazing little star
I’ve been thinking
Time to love you as you are
[Bridge]
I’ve been thinking (yeah)
Maybe “selfish” was a spell
They threw that word around
Every time you chose yourself
So you gave and you gave
Till you gave yourself away
Now you’re learning how to look in the mirror
And stay
[Chorus]
I’ve been thinking
About relearning who you truly are
Talking to your reflection
Like a friend
Not a guard
Writing little letters
To the girl with every scar
“Thank you for surviving
Now let’s learn to live
Not guard”
I’ve been thinking
About relearning who you truly are
Softer with your flaws
And fiercer with your heart
Every time you listen in
You’re closing up the gap
I’ve been thinking
You been you
Since the start (oh yeah)