Yes I Am
You laid it brick by brick, with the lies that you gave me
Now I’m breaking down this wall that separates me
From what’s really in me and these old beginnings
Claiming those things you said, flipping them on their head
and letting them lead me
You say…
I’m too loud, too proud, always got something to say
Too busy feeling real things, audacious and risqué
Too problematic, feisty, living in my own way
Too much not what you say
Yes, I am
My different makes you feel uncomfortable and nervous
No need defending truth that leads me in my purpose
I’m already carrying my weight,
Don’t wanna carry your suitcase
You say…
I’m too loud, too proud, always got something to say
Too busy feeling real things, audacious and risqué
Too problematic, feisty, living in my own way
Too much not what you say
Yes, I am
Turn down the volume of the noise
Turn down the toxic outside voice
Sing loud and proud the song
Living in me all along
All the weaknesses you see
Are the greatest strengths in me
I am who I was before you told me who to be
Yes, I am
