Always be me

I remember all those times
When my heart just broke and died
Tried to hide the hurt inside
But the tears gave me away

I failed at staying strong
Felt ashamed for so long
Like I didn’t belong
No place to stay


You expected too much
And I wasn’t enough
No matter how I tried
I could never measure up


So I'm writing it down
Just to let it be
When the dust all clears
I will always be me

Gonna sing it out loud
Finally feeling free
‘Cause trying so hard
Takes the air out of me


I was drowning in the waves
Did nothing — just escaped
Overwhelmed, I’d hesitate
And my fear took control

Always wanting something more
But so afraid of letting go
Repeating what's before
Wore me down to the core


I know I need to change
But I don't know how
Even reaching deep inside
I can’t see the way out


So I'm writing it down
Just to let it be
When the dust all clears
I will always be me

Gonna sing it out loud
Finally feeling free
‘Cause trying so hard
Takes the air out of me


My life spins in circles
A clown in a circus
Too long I played the part
Hiding what I feel inside

Trying just to belong
Choosing someone else
But losing me in the process
Felt worse than failing them


I still wanna grow
Without letting go
Of the pieces that make me
Who I really know


I just need a chance
It never felt so clear
No more living with regrets
I want something real

So I'm writing it down
Just to let it be
When the storm is gone
I will always be me

So I'm writing it down
Just to let it be
When the storm is gone
I will finally be me
Be me
I just want to be