I'm Telling You
You're telling
us -
No, you're telling
me.
You're telling us
indivicually.
You're telling us
we can't look like that.
You're telling me
I can't wear
my favorite singer's
t-shirt.
You're telling us
our skin has to be thin.
You're telling me
I can't drive.
in my minivan
and blast music.
Because "that's just not cool".
Well, guess what?
This is what I'm telling you:
I'm telling you
you look beautiful the way you are.
I'm telling you
I'm going to wear what I feel good in
and not care
what people think.
I'm telling you
your skin is lovely.
I'm telling you
to listen to
your favorite singers
even if your friends think they're dumb.
I'm telling you
to be who you are.
I'm telling you
to smile
at everyone you meet -
because sometimes
all we need is a smile.
Come,
stand with me.
And let's shout from
the rooftops of
the city
We Made It.
And say
"I am beautiful.
And we are beautiful
together."