Poem Song

I try not to let my insecurities
Dictate who I am and who I want to be
I gave you all my words and my words and my soul
So please try to be kind, if you are in control

Because time takes, time takes, time takes
Time takes many tears away

If I had some elegance, some air or grace
Or if I had buttons made of silver or tops made of lace
Then I'd be that girl you want, I'd ooze with charm
And I'd have diamonds on my fingers and you on my arm

But time takes, time take, time takes
Time takes many tears away

Everybody seems to just turn a blind eye
On the 159 to Brixton where a blonde girl cries
And so I will always be that girl you never quite kissed
And I have ribbons on my fingers and cuts on my wrist

'Cause time takes, time takes, time takes
Time takes many tears away

If I was brave enough, I'd get onto my knees
And I would ask for you to try again to love me please
Because I have never felt that unconditionally
And learning takes some time, but don't give up on me

'Cause time takes, time takes, time takes
Time takes many tears away
Time takes, time takes, time takes courage
And time, time takes many tears away

Black and blue, my petals fall on broken glass
Please teach me how to love and to forget the past
'Cause tiny steps I take each day, but most days, I crawl
Please try to be kind because I often fall

'Cause time takes, time takes, time takes
Time takes many tears away