I've given myself too many identities,

It's how I got through my day to day.

Stuck myself in too many seemingly perfect fantasies,

Lost quite a few along the way.

All I wanted was to escape the insecurities,

Knowing the real me was the price I'd pay.

Was always told who I was wasn't right,

Maybe too soon I began to believe it.

Just wanted to disappear into the black of night,

Feeling with my absence, they'd all benefit.

I wanted to give up the fight,

From the charade, just quit.

But then your words came to me.

You said this couldn't be the end,

Of my scars, proud is what I should be;

You told me I shouldn't have to pretend.

Myself stronger is what you did foresee,

Told me, my life, you'd help me defend.

I'm standing on more solid ground,

My hold has gotten stronger.

I'm the princess finally crowned.

1.8.13

dedicated to Black Veil Brides