little me had a heart of gold
she was sensitive, she was careful
she was afraid to hurt someone
but she was told to speak up

little me had a big heart
it took up most of her little body
she would fuss she would cry she would scream
so she learned to shut up

little me had a heart too heavy
she was tired of the weight
she tried to give it away
but she was told to hold on

little me had a heart too hungry
it ate her up from the inside out

little me had a heart she couldn't handle
she's still learning how to make it smaller