Judge

There's a remnant of a life that I once knew
somebody I thought I was, when I had no clue
I do not deserve this pain, but I have it all the same
every day's a struggle to keep what little hope remains

Don't judge me please, I'm falling to my knees
can't stand alone against the pressures raining down
I know that I'm not the only one who stumbles
but telling me that over and over won't fix me
and I realize that sometimes I am far from perfect
still, shortcomings are not the only thing I'm made of
but when the race has been run and I see a brighter sun
I know everything will all be worth the pain
so I will try not to listen when they judge

There's a failing hope that used to thrive
the person I thought I'd be, when I loved my life
I will not succumb to the voices, but I hear them still
anywhere I go I know that I won't be alone

Don't judge me please, I'm falling to my knees
can't stand alone against the pressures raining down
I know that I'm not the only one who stumbles
but telling me that over and over won't fix me
and I realize that sometimes I am far from perfect
still, shortcomings are not the only thing I'm made of
but when the race has been run and I see a brighter sun
I know everything will all be worth the pain
so I will try not to listen when they judge

Maybe they just don't see what's behind the smile
I don't understand it now, haven't for quite a while
It would not fare with those who care about me most
if I gave into the lies, the echoes that follow me home
so I try to have a good day, and lighten up my mood
if not for myself, then always for you
no, I will not judge myself too harshly, I refuse