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