When My Soul Said No

Listen
How many times have you made yourself uncomfortable
Just to make somebody else comfortable
How many times have you stood beneath people
Who never even appreciated your heart
Well, not anymore
Sam, the motivator, never give up
I kept saying yes when my soul cried no
Trying to keep peace everywhere
I go
Giving my time, giving my strength
Walking extra miles every single lane
I've been so low just to fit their weight
Lost pieces of myself every passing day then
I looked inside and finally could see
The first person
I forgot was me
If they don't value your heart
Why should you keep falling apart
Love should lift you higher
Not leave your spirit tired
I won't live small no more
I know what
I'm standing for
I'm lifting my head toward the sky
I don't have to beg for somebody's eye
The right ones will love me just the way
I am
I'll keep walking proudly with my own two hands
Never give up
My worth is something nobody can steal
I'm done chasing people, running away
I'm done proving my value every day
Respect ain't something you should have to earn
Some lessons only heartbreak can learn
If you don't see the good inside my soul
I'll keep moving till
I reach my goal
The mirror reminded me loud and clear
My greatest supporter is standing right here
Don't lower your standards
Just because somebody else refuses to rise