Oddball

When I was a child, I faced my first downfall

The day people told me

Oddball, don't be so outspoken

Don't go against the tide

Go down like a lead balloon

Burn yourself inside

Oddball, you're too callow

That's why you think you're brave

You should wear yellow

Since you'll never be mellow

Everyone knows, you're insane

Oddball, we laugh at you

Call you a freak

Even when you think on your feet

Even when you knuckle down

You're still a letdown

The clown we push and throw around

Oddball, don't speak your mind

Stay shy, you're a shame

Don't think we're wrong

Settle down. Obey

Don't be that weirdo

Wear a poker face

We mock you

Call you a hollow weeper

Every time you show us your tears

And when you beg us to stop

We tell you "hide your ugly face"

I never knew it would be so hard to heal from it all

But I looked inside and told myself

My love, please stay outspoken

Go against the tide

Rise up like a butterfly

Unfold yourself inside

My love, you're so sweet

That's why you're brave

You help the lost ones navigate

Everyone sees, you're paving your way

My love, keep showing how deep you can dive

You think on your feet

You are enough

You're my treasure

I'm so proud you speak your mind

And when you beg life to make you stronger

I hold your hands through your tears

And whisper

I love you

You are not an oddball

You are a masterpiece painted in the voice you carry

The bright places inside your mind are the ones that truly matter