Inferior for Good

Is it ever enough
to do what I know?
And know what I do
is good for people too?

Will you stop trying to judge
and just look at me?
Am I worth the time of day
if I actually think what I say?

Maybe I'm not as good
but will you let me stay?
Or will you throw me away
because I'm not worth the time of day?

If I try my hardest
can I prove you wrong?
Or can I ever really find
the strength you have in mind?

You're right, I'm not as good
but do I not matter now?
After all was said and done
do I shine for you like the sun?

I wish I could be just as good,
wish I could mean as much,
but I know now that I will never be there,
never mean as much because the spotlight is their's.

I may not be as beautiful,
May not be as smart,
But I have my own abilities,
Can't you see you cause all my hostilities?

I want your love,
I want your acceptance,
but if that's the price,
I want out of your vise.