I’m just kickin it in a bar
Only lived 16 years so far

First time out with Dave
Damn, I’m pretty brave

At first was scared out of my mind
Ended up fitting in just fine

Following in my mom’s steps
Both ended up with those kinds of reps

Only 16 but feel 21
Even though my life’s just begun

Don’t know why I’m this way
Think about it every day

At first, thought I was nuts
Mind filled with so many what’s

Then, thought I was cursed
Life shouldn’t cause so much hurt

Finally, realized self confidence
Only thing left is my soul to rinse

Make my own rules and decide what I do
Always be yourself, you and only you

If only everyone knew what was in my mind
Maybe they would have treated me kind

I always thought that the way I was treated
Was the reason I was always defeated

Made fun of and treated bad every day
Truthfully, I wouldn’t have had it any other way

It all made me grow up much stronger
It’s not right to be treated bad any longer

I made myself a vow
I’m gonna love myself now

Don’t care what people think of me
They only judge on what they see

Written by,
Courtney Osborne