Somebody’s First Choice

Standing tall, walls are high, shadows cast on my past

Invisible to most, but here I stand, at last

I've been the second choice, time and time again

They walk away, find something new, repeat the cycle then

Carry scars, unseen wounds, buried deep inside

Longing to be seen, to be loved, to break free from my pride

I've built my fortress, learned to fight alone

No more walking in shadows, I’ve grown from stone

But sometimes I wonder, what it’s like to be wanted

To be the first, to be the one they choose, undaunted

I wanna be somebody’s first choice, their shining light

Not just a backup story, in the quiet night

Standing strong and proud, no more hiding away

Finally knowing my worth, I’m here to stay

I’ve relied on myself, learned to stand on my own

Trust is fragile, wounds are deep, seeds I've sown

But I still crave connection, a love that’s true

To feel wanted, to be cherished, to start anew

I’ve shattered my defenses, let my guard fall down

Hope glimmers like dawn, breaking through the night’s drown

Yet I’m scared of the ache, of feeling dismissed

But I’m ready to claim, that I deserve bliss

I wanna be somebody’s first choice, their shining light

Not just a backup story, in the quiet night

Standing strong and proud, no more hiding away

Finally knowing my worth, I’m here to stay

No more walking on eggshells, no more disguise

I’ve found my strength, I’ve opened my eyes

To love myself, first and foremost

Gonna rise above, no longer coast

So here I stand, now fully alive

Ready for love, to truly thrive

I am enough, I am the prize

Finally free from my disguise