I hear you putting yourself down
You say to me that you belong in the ground
I see the pain behind your twisted smiles
You’re walking on the road of self-deprecation for miles
What would it take for you to believe that you are smart?
Ignore their condescending looks, ‘cause I see it in your art
Above all your superficial qualities, you’ve got a better heart
So tell me, what would it take for you to start believing?
You know I’m not good with words, or saying what I’m feeling
But I know I’d do anything just to help you start healing
I don’t have the words to say it,
But I’m hoping this song will display it
Since I’m out of words to say,
Just know this song is true and that I’ll stay
I want you to open up to me
Tell me what you need to be happy
Open up to me
Tell me what you need to be
What would it take for you to believe that you are smart?
I know it’s hard for you, but I’ve already done my part
No matter what you say despite yourself, I’ll still think that you’re smart
So tell me, what would it take for you to start believing?
You know I’m not good with words, or saying what I’m feeling
But I know I’d do anything just to help you start healing
I don’t have the words to say it,
But I’m hoping this song will display it
Since I’m out of words to say,
Just know this song is true and that I’ll stay
I want you to open up to me
Tell me what you need to be happy
Open up to me
Tell me what you need to be
What would it take for you to believe that you are smart?
Ignore their condescending looks, ‘cause I see it in your art
Above all your superficial qualities, you’ve got a better heart
So tell me, what would it take for you to start believing?