Letter to My Younger Self
Sara Bareilles

Verse 1:
Hey there little one, I see you standing there,
With your heart on your sleeve and your worries laid bare.
You're fighting battles that seem never-ending,
And I’m here to tell you, you’re not alone in pretending.

Chorus:
Oh, I’m sorry for the tears you’ve cried,
And the moments you thought you had to hide.
You’re more than the scars you carry inside,
Let’s break free from the chains of pride.

Verse 2:
I see you trying to be the perfect girl,
But perfection's a cage, it's a twisted world.
You’re caught in the shadows of what they expect,
But darling, you’re gold, don't let them reject.

Chorus:
Oh, I’m sorry for the tears you’ve cried,
And the moments you thought you had to hide.
You’re more than the scars you carry inside,
Let’s break free from the chains of pride.

Bridge:
Dear younger me, where did you go wrong?
You fought so hard to see where you belong.
But love, you’re enough, just the way you are,
Don’t let the darkness dim your shining star.

Verse 3:
It's okay to feel lost, to feel afraid,
It’s okay to take a step back and just be brave.
You’ll rise from the ashes, you'll learn and you'll grow,
And one day you’ll finally let yourself know.

Chorus:
Oh, I’m sorry for the tears you’ve cried,
And the moments you thought you had to hide.
You’re more than the scars you carry inside,
Let’s break free from the chains of pride.

Outro:
So here’s my letter, my love and my plea,
Accept all that you are, let your spirit be free.
With every tear flowing, a promise I make,
To stand by you always, for your own sake.