This is me

I've learned to hold my tongue

From words that never left

The quiet of our home

Where the silence was a test

I've learned to wear my mask

To hide my true intent

To treat people like a game

Where I have the upper hand

With every word of warning

You've wrapped me in your chains

With every caution spoken

You were building me a cage

I know that you cant help it,

You never learned another way..

I want to break free

Please let me tear down these walls

You build for me

No more hiding who I am

No more playing small

Let this be the end

I want to break free

Life and people may throw their stones

But this is me

This is me

I've learned to trace each flaw

Endless whispers, endless cause

Catch the words before they fall

Be someone I never was

In the shadows of their steps

I've learned to walk the line

To speak in measured tones

And pretend that I am fine

They said..

What if you take that road,

but you won't get far?

What if you show your scars?

and they use your pain as a knife

What if your house falls apart around you?

What if everything fails no matter what you try to do?

We only say this because we love you...

I want to break free

Please let me tear down these walls

You build for me

No more hiding who I am

No more playing small

Let this be the end

I want to break free

Life and people may throw their stones

But this is me

This is me