Jen Foster
Jen Foster
Jen Foster
Jen Foster
Jen Foster
Jen Foster
Jen Foster
Jen Foster
Jen Foster
Jen Foster
Jen Foster
Jen Foster
Jen Foster
Jen Foster
Jen Foster
Jen Foster
Jen Foster
Jen Foster
Jen Foster
Jen Foster
Jen Foster
“This Is Me” is a song in which Jen Foster sings about coming to out to her parents at 17 years old.
Jen Foster grew up in Houston, Texas in the eighties. She was raised in a religious and conservative community. However, she knew from a very young age that she was gay. When her parents found out a...
[Verse 1]
You and I have come this far
Guess it's time I tell the truth
’Cause I have known for a while
But I never wanted to bring shame
On this family, 'cause you asked me not to
But if this God to whom you pray
Is the same God I was raised to believe in
You better take it up with him
[Chorus]
This is me, here we are
I know I may not be everything you wanted
But this is all I've got
This is me, talk to God
He’s the one you really ought to ask these questions
'Cause I am all His fault
This is me
[Verse 2]
Why, you asked
Would I ever put you and dad through this
When it's only 'just a phase'
You used to say what's to come
And who are you to judge my love
Yeah, I am different
But my heart works just the same
And I could lie, to your face
But you taught me that's no way
To live my life
So I'm taking your advice
[Chorus]
This is me, here we are
I know I may not be everything you wanted
But this is all I’ve got
This is me, talk to God
He’s the one you really ought to ask these questions
'Cause I am all His fault
[Bridge]
This is me, yeah
This is me
Talk to God
You said he speaks to us when you listen
So listen
This is me, I’m nobody's fault
Listen to your heart
Talk to God
This is me
This is me
[Outro]
You and I have come this far
Guess it's time