To the girl I used to be, before the world

let me down.

You built a wall so thick, no one could hear a

sound.

To the girl I used to be, before the world lost all my trust.

You gave yourself too soon 'cause of a little thing called lust.

To the girl I use to be, before the world hit me fast

You gave your fragile heart, and he threw it in the trash.

To the girl I used to be, before the world spun me 'round.

You taught yourself the painful truth, even though it let you down.

To the girl I used to be, before the world took her last.

Hold your head up Queen, this too shall

pass.

~K.Monae