Outside there's a girl with her head held high,

but inside she hides behind shadows.

Outside there's a girl who has her life constructed,

but inside she's still trying to piece it all together.

Outside there's a girl who has no fear

but inside she fears life and love itself.

The girl inside is the true me,

the me I fear to show.

Why do I fear?

Why don't I come out and say "this is who I am"?

Because of people,

with their judgemental eyes,

and their fear-instilling glances.

Society has filled their minds with

visions of perfection, and god-likeness.

I fear that when I say who I am

They'll reject me and label me as an "outcast".

Society projects "Be yourself!"

but the next moment it screams "Don't be like that!"

So how can I reveal who I truly am,

when everyone is doomed to hate me?