I’m OK

by Helene / Morning Star

He—like me—is a product of others
But somehow, he holds his head high
While I hold mine in shame

He has a way—
A way of coping
Of holding back
Of letting things slide

But I?
I feel like the doormat
Soaked in rain,
Lying forgotten in a drain

He softly asks me questions
I don’t understand
And when I'm away from him
How fast the thoughts consume me

So I rush to be okay—
To be bright, be fine,
So he won’t choose to leave me
Or fade me from his line of sight

So I stay strong.
And silent.
Put on the face that says: I’m fine
So he won’t see
The fear, the sorrow—
And feel the need to walk away

I’ve just got to be
“normal”
And pretend—
I’m okay

Song Structure:



Verse 1 → "He—like me—is a product of others..."

Pre-Chorus → "He softly asks me questions / I don’t understand..."

Chorus → "So I rush to be okay... / Just got to be normal and pretend..."

Bridge → Whispered or half-spoken: "Strong. Silent. Fine."

Final Chorus → Repeat “I’m okay…” like a fading mantra