Respect My Name

Silent whispers, shadows grow

Trust was a seed I let them sow

I opened up, I let you in

Shared my heart, shed my skin

But behind my back, the lies unfurled

Shit-talkin’ stories half the world

You knew my truth, you knew my name

Still played your game, you caused the pain

Using my past like a weapon to attack

But I’m done with the lies, I’m taking my track

Is it so much to ask for respect?

To call me Noah, keep my deck

Don’t let my past resurface, unfurl

I just want to be seen in this new world

Redacted in secrecy, I stand tall

No more shadows, I break the wall

Reclaim my voice, my rightful name

No more hurt, no more shame

So here I am, standing free

Rewriting my story, just let me be

Friends no more, but I’m okay

Finally living for today