True to Me

By Jason Blume, Paul Reisler and Ms. Jones 7th grade class
East Literature Magnet School

Some people can be so mean
They'll tear you down like you don't mean nothin'
It's easy to disguise yourself
Make you into someone else

And if you don't like me for who I am
I'm being the best me that I can
So, don't lock me up in a box
I won't be something that I'm not

I've got to be true
I've got to be true
I've got to be true to me
Stand up for what I believe
Not be who I'm supposed to be
I'll be treating me
With L-O-V-E
Self-respect and honesty
I've got to be true
I've got to be true - to me

Who I am, that's my confession
I won't try to change just to make an impression
I only live once, gonna make the best of it
Won't get down, from the rest of it

(chorus)

Won't let nobody corrupt my heart
I'll keep reaching for that star

(chorus)