Not Here To Impress

They told me, Be strong, but don't be too tough Smile more often, but don't show off Chase your dreams, but don't forget to stay small Be confident, but don't outshine them all I tried to fit in, I tried to comply But every step forward, they questioned why Too loud, too soft, too much, too plain Living by their rules drove me insane Pulled in every direction, can't you see? But none of those labels ever fit me I'm not here to impress anyone I'm not here to save anyone Oh-oh, I'm done, Oh, man, I'm done They said, Stay thin, but don't look weak Be ambitious, but don't you peak Be sexy, but keep it tame Stand your ground, but don't play the game I walked their line, I wore their mask But it's never enough, no matter the task Too fierce, too soft, too wild, too tame Whatever I do, they'll find someone to blame Tired of the shifting game I'm stepping out; I'm done with shame I'm not here to impress anyone I'm not here to save anyone Oh-oh, I'm done, Oh, man, I'm done High heels, sneakers, dress or jeans Long hair, short—it's all me You can't define who I'm meant to be I'll stand tall, wild, and free I value strength; I value grace But I won't carry your misplaced weight Do men need saving? Find your way I'll stand tall and walk away I'm not here to impress anyone I'm not here to save anyone Oh-oh, I'm done, Oh, man, I'm done I'm whole as I am, heart and soul I'm not here to impress or save anyone