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Fake...
Do you believe the lies
 
 That you let the whole world see?
 
 Are you really this person?
 
 It doesn't seem that way to me.
 
  
 
 Why do you change your mind
 
 Just to please your so-called friends
 
 I wish you'd be yourself
 
 So that we could make amends.
 
  
 
 You crave their approval, 
 
 Hanging on their every word.
 
 The idea of letting go-
 
 Is it really that absurd?
 
  
 
 I miss the person from before
 
 The one you used to be
 
 The one that smiled and laughed and danced
 
 So happy and so free
 
  
 
 Does that person still exist,
 
 Buried deep inside?
 
 Tell her to come back again,
 
 Tell her not to hide.
 
  
 
 You used to be so independent
 
 Now you fear rejection
 
 Because they judge you so quickly,
 
 You want to pass inspection.
 
  
 
 I know you think I'm jealous 
 
 When you spend your time together
 
 But what I feel for you is pity,
 
 Jealousy? Not ever.
 
  
 
 I don't wish I was there because
 
 They treat you just like dirt.
 
 They say things about you,
 
 Words that would hurt.
 
  
 
 You have heard their gossip,
 
 Cried out in despair,
 
 You forgive them quickly, though.
 
 You soon cease to care.
 
  
 
 So I've given up on you,
 
 I'm sorry to say.
 
 You're too far gone to notice,
 
 You've changed in every way.
 
  
 
 But if you find
 
 You hate the path
 
 You've chosen for now on
 
 Don't worry darling, I'll be here
 
 And they will all be gone.
