Paradigm Shift

I’m not who you thought I was
I don’t match up to all the buzz
Gossip plenty, speak the truth
Not heard much among the youth

In the mirror, I stare back
Blue hair and eyes painted black
Curvy girl with hips and breasts
Dark clothes, life must be a mess
Long sleeves, arms are all sliced up
Piercings, tattoos, real tough
Bloodshot eyes, she’s up all night
A shot, a pill, another fight
A deadly glare, an upset frown
Her girlfriend must have turned her down

Hiding from the world to see
What’s really deep inside of me
In the mirror, that’s not me
That’s not what I want to be
Stereotypes trump my side
That’s why I stand tall and deride
God forbid, I dye my hair
That means there’s no parents there

Years and years to learn your ways
You in your judgmental daze

The mirror lies, it’s oh so true
Cuz I’m really much better than you