They don't understand
With all of their cruel taunts
& snide sneers
&& whispered insults
Your heart is b r e a k i n g
:~:
They snatch pieces of you and hide them
Awayawayaway
& you can't seem to find little bits of yourself
You are d i s a p p e a r i n g
Gone
:~:
But you smilesmilesmile brightly
& pretend it doesn't matter
It's all an act because it does hurt that bad
(Even if you deny it)
&&You can't shut out their voices anymore
You are d r o w n i n g
:~:
The façade is wearing t h i n
& your smile looks fake
Because you just wish they'd give you one chance
(they judge too quickly)
Maybe you can't prove it all wrong
But maybe he'd learn to love you
(even if you are a bit odd)
:~:
Words like f r e a k
W e i r d o
C r a z y
Follow you
&& you can't help but wonder
Does he think that too?
(you hope not)
:~:
Sunnyhappysmilinglaughing
P r e t e n d i n g
That's all it is
Stuff your ears with little songs
So the words can't worm their way in
(they'll tear you apart)
:~:
H i d e away
It's not cowardice
It's survival
Because you can't stand how they look at you
&talk about you
&&laugh at you
&&& you can't stand those traitorous tears
Burnburnburning your cheeks
(they keep coming)
:~:
You are n o t h i n g more than a little girl
With some big problems
Like the insecurities
(and boys)
That plague you
&you are starting to feel
(just a little bit)
Unlovable
:~:
No matter how many stars you wish on
(starlightstarbright)
Nothing is happening
But you'll still look for four leaf clovers
To c h a r m your way out of this mess
&you'll still watch the night sky
Because you can't stop hoping your wishes will come true
(what if they don't?)
&&you can't stop dreaming
Because you don't want to wake up
And realize this is
R e a l i t y
