I’ve tried and tried to do it right
Every step, I give my fight
But the mirror only shows the doubt
And their voices try to drown me out
“You’re too weak, too emotional”
“You’re fine, you’re okay” — but it feels so cold
I’m breaking in silence, screaming inside
Hoping one day they’ll open their eyes
Why can’t you see me standing here?
I’m more than the weight of my fear
You praise the strong, you crown the bright
But I’m still burning for the light
So why… oh, why not me?
What could it be, what don’t you see?
Is something wrong, am I too weak?
Tell me the truth, don’t let me bleed
I’m more than the shadow they ignore
More than the cracks upon the floor
But I’m tired of fighting to belong
Tired of proving I’ve been strong all along
They say “be grateful, don’t complain”
But they don’t feel my hidden pain
I’ve been waiting, aching to be free
Just once, I want them to choose me
Why can’t you see me standing here?
I’m more than the weight of my fear
You praise the strong, you crown the bright
But I’m still burning for the light
So why… oh, why not me?
What could it be, what don’t you see?
Is something wrong, am I too weak?
Tell me the truth, don’t let me bleed
I’ve got scars you’ve never known
I’ve got fire in my bones
If broken pieces still can shine
Then maybe, maybe this time…
So why… oh, why not me?
I’ve carried the weight, I’ve paid the fee
There’s nothing wrong, I finally see
The only one who’ll choose me… is me.