In my shoes

When I decided to be myself, I knew I would face a lot of judgement and criticism, I knew that would hurt, but I also knew I had no choice. I needed to break the shell in order to survive.

Not without pain, I chose to face the judgement with my head high, I knew that meant I'd have to be lonely a lot of times. I knew some people wouldn't understand. I also knew that was the only option I had. 

While being me, I do my best not to disrespect people. I do my best not to hurt people. I mean no harm. If that happens and I notice, I apologise. It takes a lot from selfish me to apologise, but I do it.

Being me will often make me an outcast, being me will often make me the ‘weirdo’, being me will often scare people. Being me also got me the greatest friends I could ask for. Being me also brought me where I am today, and I’m sure it will take me even further. 

I won’t apologise for being me, I won’t apologise for my choices. I won’t even feel bad for them, at all. I’m open to changes, don’t get me wrong, I always am. I’m in a constant metamorphosis, I adapt.

But no, I won’t question who I am, I won’t jeopardise my integrity or my character. And no, I won't ever give up on my freedom. Not for a second. That’s me, like it or not. That’s all I can be. And I (completely absolutely definitely) love it.

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I move slow and steady

But I feel like a waterfall

Yeah, I move slow and steady

Past the ones that I used to know