I hate what I have become
But at the same time
I love myself
For being me
I've lost so many friends
I used to love
And I hate it
But I love myself
For being me
And letting go of the others who brought me down
First impressions never last
For those I had
Exist only in the past
I thought so highly of him
Fell in love with him
As my friend
And he let me down
And never felt the same
Especially now that I?m different
And I'm not who I used to be
I hate what I've become
But I love myself
For finally being me
I've struggled through pain
Most everyone knows
I'm unstable with a big heart
And trusting of those
Who eventually stab me in the back
And I always forgive them
And move on with life
Until another insult arises
I take everything too personally
I cry when a dirty look is thrown my way
And I hate it
I hate what I?ve become
But I love myself
For finally being me
I gave up on God
I gave up on my mother
I took control of my life
And made my own decisions
I finally feel happy
And never have a second thought
I don't pray anymore
I don't cry over faith
I don't cut my arms open to get much needed attention
I smile more often
I dance in the rain
I don't argue or shout at people I love
But I still hate what I?ve become
But I still love myself for being me
I love that for once
I'm on top of the world
And I know which direction to turn to
I hate what I used to be
Directed by false idols
And what other people said
I love what I've become
Exactly who I've always dreamed of being
And for once
My smile is completely
Genuine
Because I love the person I am