The Words I Speak

NO MISTAKES

If I had said what I'm keeping inside

You wouldn't have the guts to look me in the eyes

You wouldn't be able to raise your head

From all the storms I was about to bring

You think you're safe but no one really is

And if you can't handle it then stop asking

When the truth comes out only then you'll know

Why my back is arched and how the hell did I do so

My perfect smile and my flawless impersonation

Then they go around calling you the "Golden Child"

When everything is under this cloak, you can't see

You look over my head it's all empty

Shouldn't I have the luxury to cry

Or am I supposed to walk down emotionless

I couldn't even fake a laughter

Yet, you keep asking for excellence

NO MISTAKES

And if I as little as shed a tear I'm called dramatic

And if my voice rises above the altitude I'm being too loud

Can't simply ignore the world, it's not my place to do so

Even if I'm faraway wandering alone I'll hurry home to you

So you can't say I've never been there for you

Or that you won't ever need me

We're growing up so it's only normal

That you'll get some weight on your shoulder

Ever since young, I've excluded you from my games

Caring about your searing tears falling down your face

I've kept you away, I've kept you inside

For who's to say when these drops touch the ground

You say "without me y'all can't survive"

Are you putting yourself on a high pedestal

Or are you forgetting all the things I've done for you

I stay in my room, in my little corner

To neglect what I'm due and not bother lifting a finger

You call me lazy and unorganised

But I'm wreaking anxiety and perfection

NO MISTAKES