Who I'm Not
Discovering Self: Who I'm Not by Ward Thomas
Lyrics
I could be the voice
I have the potential to be the voice that captivates.
The stereo will sell you
Mainstream media might exploit my sound.
And no one really values
People may not truly appreciate my singing.
Singing on the auction block but I'm not
I could be a commodity for sale, like an item at an auction, but I choose not to be.
And I could be the dirt
I could be treated as insignificant, like the dirt on the ground.
That everybody walks on
Enduring the disrespect that everyone imposes.
And soak up all their thoughts on
Absorbing their opinions on how to succeed, but I resist.
How to make it to the top, but I'm not
Refusing to compromise integrity for success.
But I'm not
Emphasizing the rejection of conforming to expectations.
Through every stage of understanding
Despite external pressures, I undergo various stages of self-discovery.
They try to tell me what I want
Others attempt to dictate my desires.
And I can't say just who I am yet
My true identity is not fully defined yet.
But I'm closer, than I thought
However, I am progressing towards self-awareness.
'cause I know who I'm not
Acknowledging and embracing who I am not.
I could be the breath
I could extinguish someone's joy or opportunities.
That blows out someone's candles
Engaging in deceitful and envious conversations secretly.
Whispers under handed
Expressing malicious desires in the shadows.
Jealous wishes in the dark but I'm not
Choosing not to be a bearer of negativity.
And I could be the critic
I could be a harsh critic with a critical gaze.
With judgement in my eyes
Possessing judgmental attitudes without empathy.
Sat on nothing but the prize
Placing importance on external recognition and rewards.
The kind that hides a broken heart
Yet concealing emotional pain beneath a facade.
But I'm not, but I'm not
Rejecting the role of a cynical and hurtful critic.
Through every stage of understanding
Enduring the challenges of self-discovery.
They try to tell me what I want
External influences imposing their expectations.
And I can't say just who I am yet
My true identity is still evolving.
But I'm closer, than I thought
Making progress toward self-realization.
'cause I know who I'm not
Recognizing who I am by acknowledging who I am not.
I could be the step
I could be hesitant and unsure, yet still have faith.
Blind but still believing
Blind to certain realities but maintaining belief in personal freedom.
I will find my freedom
Determined to discover my own path despite criticism.
They may say that I am lost but I'm not
Others may perceive me as lost, but I am not.
Comment