Tolerance

They never told you how ugly you look, standing there like that.

But you just know, you KNOW, that’s what they’re all thinking.

And they never had to tell you how dumb you seem, carrying on the way you do.

You know what they’re thinking.

So you build yourself up,

And you think you can rise to any occassion.

You’re strong, you’re capable,

But you fall victim, unbeknownst,

To insecurities and subtle manipulations.

So when you say you’re okay...

You’re lying to yourself.

When they use you, and abuse you,

And you take all assaults that come your way...

You’re humble, you’re kind,

But you’re letting yourself betray...

All that you could have.

All that you might.

Build yourself up, but for what?

You're never going to have,

All that you could have,

All that you might,

If you keep telling yourself,

And everyone else,

"Oh, it's alright."