Different

She eyes the clock in the waiting room
Hands clasped as her heart zooms
Her mom tells her to just sit still
But she has no clue about how she feels
The door opens, she hears her name
Different doctor, it all feels the same

A friendly smile, and it's nice to meet you
I've got some questions that I'd like to read through
She has to hear her mom describe her
About all the things that are wrong inside her
Listens to who she's supposed to be
Wants to scream, why can't they see

She's not broken, she's not defective
The only flaw, is your perspective
She's got her style, and her own way
Might take a while, but you'll see some day
She's so much more than you expect
A shining star that deserves respect
She's amazing, truly brilliant
She's not broken
She's just different

They talk a while, listing labels
What can she do, and what she's not able
Building walls that close in around her
Anxiety rising, feeling it might drown her
They try so hard to make it better
She'd be herself, if they'd just let her

She's not broken, she's not defective
The only flaw, is your perspective
She's got her style, and her own way
Might take a while, but you'll see some day
She's so much more than you expect
A shining star that deserves respect
She's amazing, truly brilliant
She's not broken
She's just different

In her heart, she feels the strain
Tired of hiding, tired of the pain
Tired of trying to be someone new
Trying to change, just for you

I'm not broken, I'm not defective
Why can't you see, from my perspective
I've got my style, and my own way
I'm not like the rest, and that's okay
I'm so much more than you expect
Though I know I'm far from perfect
I'm amazing, and resilient
I'm not broken
I'm just different