(Verse 1)
I grew up in shadows, bruised by the hands
Of people who were supposed to understand
Every word cut deeper than the scars they couldn’t see
Taught me how to hate the heart inside of me
(Pre-Chorus)
I try to breathe in rooms that never felt like mine
Smiling through the silence, walking a tight line
(Chorus)
It's hard to be me, when the mirror lies
Fighting with the thoughts I try to hide
Can't be proud when I’m still ashamed
Loving myself feels like a losing game
Nobody sees what’s underneath
It’s hard—yeah, it’s hard to be me
(Verse 2)
I gave my mind to those who loved control
They broke me down and swallowed me whole
Internal wars and secrets left unsaid
Can’t find peace inside my head
(Pre-Chorus)
I keep reaching for a place I’ve never known
Where I can just be me and not alone
(Chorus)
It's hard to be me, when the mirror lies
Fighting with the thoughts I try to hide
Can't be proud when I’m still ashamed
Loving myself feels like a losing game
Nobody sees what’s underneath
It’s hard—yeah, it’s hard to be me
(Bridge)
But I’m still standing, even with the weight
Of a past I never chose, a world that won’t relate
Maybe one day I’ll feel the sun
On a soul that’s tired of having to run
(Final Chorus)
It's hard to be me, but I still fight
Trying to believe I’ll be alright
Can’t be proud when I’m still ashamed
But I’m learning love isn’t something to tame
Maybe someday, I’ll finally be free
Until then, it’s just hard… to be me