Oh how I want to shine so bright
I've never been the one in the spotlight
Honestly, I don't think that's a place to be
A lot of people only see me as me

No one double takes but sighs saying they've seen it before
like we're all just humans and nothing more
Waiting to have the light shed on them just like a star
Just not for the things they've accomplished so far

No one cares about the things that we undergo that how it goes
But now they listen when we are fake and got on all these fancy clothes

Always on the come up, never have time to come down
One day I swear I'll leave this town and that's the truth
To be honest I only stayed for the youth

I wanted to make sure their dreams were bigger than mine
Fighting this creative suppression one child at a time
Kids have no say in almost anything and that should be a crime

I've seen quite a few young stars that never got their turn
While teachers watched and let them burn

I want to bring the fire, and it won't be ignored
I'm living proof that my pen has always been mightier than my sword

I've wielded both in many different ways
and not once did I ever expect some praise

All I've ever wanted was a little attention did I mention
During my childhood years, I've faced more than one detention
Hell, even a suspension or two I'm not saying I'm proud

I was quite loud but not obnoxious never had good grades
I'm not boasting, but just asking you if you want to see the stars
You're going to have to take off those darkened shades