Hard To Be Me

(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