Song I wrote

They look at me and dismiss what I am, seeing it as something temporary.  

They say it’s just a trend, something that will pass,  

But this is a part of me, something that will last for as long as I do

But they don’t see the truth, behind my choices, because it’s not a choice

When I try to explain, but it’s in vain, can’t hear myself above their voices, saying

It’s just temporary 

It’s just a trend

You're tryna be extraordinary

Don't you pretend

To be something you're not

Can't think my own thoughts

Every dismissal feels like a bruise, a constant weight.  

Their lack of understanding makes me red in the face  

I am more than what they see, beyond their superficial view.  

I’m navigating my own path, trying to stay in tune

With the music inside

Contrast to their own

But they just say 

Watch your tone

Maybe one day they’ll understand the depth of my identity,  

This journey isn’t fleeting, it’s a core part of who I am.  

I will stand firm in my truth, I’m not being led astray 

By their complaints and boredom, this is all they say

It’s just temporary 

It’s just a trend

You're tryna be extraordinary

Don't you pretend

To be something you're not

Can't think my own thoughts

Without them judging me 

Nudging me, trying to get a reaction

And when I finally speak my voice, try to take action

They shun me and say

It’s all fake

You're a girl in this world

It’s always the same response everytime 

I try and speak my mind

They ask me what I'm thinkin

Then proceed to answer

Their own question

As if they know whats going on in my head… 

I finally found someone who says…

It’s not temporary 

It’s not a trend

You're extraordinary

It’s not pretend

Be proud of who you are, always in my heart~

So next time my parents say

How much they think i'm faking

I'll remember 

It’s not temporary 

It’s not a trend

I am extraordinary

It’s not pretend

And I’m proud… of who I am 

Indefinitely