Why not me

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.