This emotional ballad delves into the depths of pain and reflection as Taylor addresses her younger self with a heartfelt letter. It explores themes of apology, acceptance, and the struggle against the relentless pursuit of perfection, highlighting the dark moments of self-harm and tears. A poignant reminder that healing begins with understanding.
Verse 1:
Dear young heart, so fragile and torn,
I see the battles, the scars you adorn.
With tears on your pillow, you question your worth,
In the silence of night, you fight for your birth.
Chorus:
Oh, my dear, I wish I could say,
It's okay to hurt, it's okay to stray.
You're not alone in the shadows you find,
Let the light in, don't hide your mind.
Verse 2:
I watched you stumble, so scared to be free,
Caged in perfection, you stopped being thee.
With every hard twin that you silently fought,
You were loved all along, though it felt like you’re not.
Chorus:
Oh, my dear, I wish I could say,
It's okay to hurt, it's okay to stray.
You're not alone in the shadows you find,
Let the light in, don't hide your mind.
Bridge:
The fights we became, we wouldn’t trade,
For every mistake, new strength is laid.
Through every tear, a lesson unfolds,
Embrace who you are, let your story be told.
Chorus:
Oh, my dear, I wish I could say,
It's okay to hurt, it’s okay to stray.
You're not alone in the shadows you find,
Let the light in, don't hide your mind.
Outro:
So, here's my letter, from me to you,
Know that I'm proud of all that you do.
Forgive the days you felt so small,
Dear younger me, you’ll rise after the fall.
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Letter to my younger self, apology, acceptance, fight against perfection, see you trying, dark, sad, emotional, tears, self harm,
Taylor Swift