Only a girl

I’m only thirteen, but I’ve carried a lifetime,

Quiet nights filled with thoughts I try to hide.

Mom and Dad had their storms that shook my world apart,

They’re okay now… but I still feel the marks on my heart.

And sometimes I feel small, like I’m lost in the dark,

But I hold on tight to every little spark.

’Cause I’m not like all the other girls,

I am just myself — and that’s enough for me.

I wear my heart like a broken star,

But I still shine, yeah, I still shine.

Grandma’s gone, but her love remains,

And I’m not alone as I walk my own lane.

I fall, I cry, but I stand back up,

I am just myself… and that’s enough.

School gets heavy and the work feels too much,

And kids who tease can hurt with just a touch.

But deep in my soul I know I’m stronger than this,

I’m a storm and a sunrise — all in one twist.

And even when I’m scared, I’ll keep moving ahead,

’Cause I know who I am, no matter what’s said.

’Cause I’m not like all the other girls,

I am just myself — and that’s enough for me.

I wear my heart like a broken star,

But I still shine, yeah, I still shine.

Grandma’s gone, but her love remains,

And I’m not alone as I walk my own lane.

I fall, I cry, but I stand back up,

I am just myself… and that’s enough.

Every tear builds me up, every scar makes me strong,

I’m a girl with a fire, I’ve been brave all along.

I will rise from the hurt, I will learn how to fly,

I’m unique… and that’s my reason why.

I’m not like all the other girls,

I am just myself — and that’s enough for me.

I wear my heart like a broken star,

But I still shine, yeah, I still shine.

Grandma’s watching with a gentle smile,

She knows I’m a fighter, she sees my style.

I fall, I cry, but I stand back up —

I am just myself… and that’s enough.