How to Be Authentic

by @pianoquest

Liner Notes

An #encouragement song, acknowledging that "be yourself" isn't as simple as it sounds. #guy_with_guitar #moody #alternative

Lyrics

A spread of ten perfect little towns
You’re tempted to pick your brand new birthplace from this list
The truth is not sweet or picturesque
Look away, it’s just a tangled mess
Lots of broken bits

The question is, what do you believe?
Don’t ask the web what beliefs are popular today
Make room for the voice inside your heart
The golden light beneath the rags of guilt
Inside your box of shame

Your beauty hitched a ride with your imperfections
Sounds crazy, but it’s true
No sidestep to be authentic
It’s gotta be you, all you

So who’s gonna teach you all the moves?
The people who help you feel okay with who you are
You’ll learn to be even more yourself
Think of it as a jigsaw puzzle getting more complete

Your beauty hitched a ride with your imperfections
Sounds crazy, but it’s true
No sidestep to be authentic
It’s gotta be you

Your beauty moves in stride with your human nature
They’re always both in view
No sidestep to be authentic
It’s gotta be you, all you

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