Child

Take me back...

Take me back to the days when I wasn't afraid of saying "I love you"

Days I couldn't even understand what looking stupid looked like

Back when my heart was still young

Take me back...

Back to the time I was that annoying little kid who only knew how to live his life

Before the world told me to quiet down

Fold my wings and learn how to walk on my own two feet

Back when my heart was still free

Take me back...

When mom was still everything

When her skirt was my greatest shield - I'd hide behind it and know that I'm covered

That I'm safe

Back when all I needed was her hand to hold mine and all was well

Back when my heart was still pure

Take me back...

Before I learnt how to build walls

Before I learnt how to grow a garden of insecurities inside myself

Back before they told me who I was before I knew myself

Back when my heart still belonged to me ...

I'm not sure though

Not sure I'll belong back there anymore

My character's a lot louder now

My truth is way more pronounced - just how I like it

I know the man in the mirror

He's going to be okay.