Insecurities

Growing up, I was confused
They only saw a kid breaking the rules
Nobody asked what I was going through
Nobody knew
Not Black enough for my neighborhood crew
But I wasn't White enough for friends at school
Somehow, I'm stuck between the two
Nobody knew

My insecurities is taking a hold on, breaking my soul down
My insecurities is killing me slowly, and nobody knows it
But today, I might break
But no matter what they say
It's OK to not be OK

I realize I been fighting, the past the country's hiding
From the scars and wounds, they left inside me
I swear I am trying
And I cry sometimes and now know why
Asking God if I'm next to die
Damn, I pray for understanding
Can you understand me?

My insecurities is taking a hold on, breaking my soul down
My insecurities is killing me slowly, and nobody knows it
But today, I might break
But no matter what they say
It's OK to not be OK

Society tells us we need to be perfect
But there's no way
Won't let me anxieties defeat my purpose
But today is the day
That I can say I love myself
Even through my fights with mental health
I say it's all good
And I wouldn't change me if I could

My insecurities is taking a hold on, breaking my soul down
My insecurities is killing me slowly, and nobody knows it
But today, I might break
But no matter what they say
It's OK to not be OK

My insecurities is taking a hold on, breaking my soul down
My insecurities is killing me slowly, and nobody knows it
My insecurities is taking a hold on, breaking my soul down
My insecurities is killing me slowly, and nobody knows it