How do I carry
All the imperfections
When I've just wanted
To be accepted
Can I be a leader
Or am I just a pawn
Is it all a game
Or do I stand tall

All of the weight that's on my shoulders
Didn't get better as I got older
Never thought my dreams would become my life
I don't wanna let go of all that I've done right

Finding my peace beyond comprehension
Making the best out of my intentions
Lost in a world that sees me different
Gotta work harder to get attention

Lead to believe I couldn't be myself
Told that I wouldn't make it and life would be hell
Set a course to success that I hope to achieve
Too much left to lose I can't give up on me

How do I carry
All the imperfections
When I've just wanted
To be accepted
Can I be a leader
Or am I just a pawn
Is it all a game
Or do I stand tall

How do I move when there's no one around
Somebody help me I wanna way out
Found a goal to reach
Now it's back to the grind
Found a new reason
To let my light shine

No rest
Depressed
I try and try
Just wanna do better
With life this time
No rest
Depressed
I try and try
Just wanna do better
With life this time

Lead to believe I couldn't be myself
Told that I wouldn't make it and life would be hell
Set a course to success that I hope to achieve
Too much left to lose I can't give up on me

I'm gonna break this fucking cycle
Been living small town for a long damn while
This ain't the life I wanna live
Wanna be known for all the life I give
This ain't the life I wanna live
Time to break out and be legit
All the moves I made
Won't become a waste
Nothing feels right
When I'm not on stage

Lead to believe I couldn't be myself
Told that I wouldn't make it and life would be hell
Set a course to success that I hope to achieve
Too much left to lose I can't give up on me

How do I carry
All the imperfections
When I've just wanted
To be accepted
Can I be a leader
Or am I just a pawn
Is it all a game
Or do I stand tall