Don't talk about me like you know my soul
You've only seen the parts I show
You don't know nights I couldn't sleep
The promises I struggled to keep
I smiled through pain you never saw
Stood back up after every fall
So keep your stories, keep your lies
You don't
live this life of mine I'm more than rumors you repeat
More than words you choose to speak
I learned that silence can be strong
That walking away is moving on I don't owe truth to every voice
I choose my peace, I choose my choice
You judge from distance, judge from fear
But I'm still standing,
still right here
I know who I am deep inside
I don't need your side to survive Say what you want,
it won't define
Strength I carry in my spine
So talk if you must, I'll stay free
Your words don't have control of me
I'm busy building,
healing, growing
Living truths you never know
I forgive you,
but I won't stay
In places that pull me away
Are stories of mine,
not yours to tell
I know myself and that is well
Don't talk about me, I'll rise above
I'll find myself respecting love