You're Better Than Your Worst

-Christopher Louis

They see your shadow and not your face

Reduced you to an old court case

But you're stronger than the bars that held you in

You've been knocked down but you're breathing air

Accepted all the scars you bear

You're more than any place you've been

Chains are heavy but they will break

Claim your humanity and transcend hate

You're better than your worst - Oh yes you are

More than a record, more than a scar

The world can't keep these chains on you

We all have a past, the hypocrites too

Whispers follow where you walk

Labels stick and strangers talk

But you don't fit their narrow lines

Your heart still beats with hope to spare

They can't erase the love you bear

Your soul's not theirs to define

Chains are heavy but they will break

Claim your humanity and transcend hate

You're better than your worst

Oh yes you are

More than a record

More than a scar

the world can't keep these chains on you

We all have a past, the hypocrites too

You can breathe

You can feel

You can smile

You can heal

Your darkest hour is in the past

Step into the light and be free at last

You're better than your worst - Oh, yes you are

More than a record, more than a scar

It's time to heal this pain you're in

It's time to love yourself again

You're better than your worst - Oh yes you are

More than a record, more than a scar

It's time to heal this pain you're in

It's time to love yourself again

You're not alone…I'm here my friend