Yola - Stand For Myself lyrics

I understand why you close your eyes
Why you deaf your ears, oh I realize now
You wanna feel nothing, just like I was
A coward in the shadows, no view from above

Now I'm alive, it's hard to explain
It took this much time and
Took this much pain
You can get here if you're willing
Let go of yourself for a new beginning

It was easier to sit than stand for myself
It was easy to give in than stand for myself

I know why you hide away
Why you keep so quiet, mind what you say now
You think you're too much, too hot to handle
You're stronger than anyone but
Still so fragile

It was easier to sing than stand for myself
It was easier to give in
Than stand for myself

It was hard enough to go and live on
I was so tired, trying to belong
I was lost in the city
You could see it in my eyes
But I was still a dreamer in
The middle of the night

I’m alive, alive, I’m alive
I used to be nothing like you
I used to feel nothing like you
Now I’m alive, alive, I’m alive
I used to be nothing like you
I used to feel nothing like you
Now I’m alive, alive, I’m alive
I used to be nothing like you
I used to feel nothing like you
Now I’m alive, alive, I’m alive! Ooh yeah!
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