I am not built like you,
I don't carry anger and hate in my heart,
I choose love and kindness,
Even when we're worlds apart.

I'm sorry you feel the need,
To treat me with such disdain,
But I won't stoop to your level,
I won't play your hurtful game.

I am not built like you,
I won't let your words bring me down,
I'll rise above the negativity,
And stand tall on solid ground.

I choose to be different,
To break the cycle of pain,
I won't let your toxicity,
Cause me to go insane.

So go ahead and try,
To tear me apart,
But I am not built like you,
I have a kind and loving heart.

I will continue to be me,
And spread love in all I do,
Because I am not built like you,
And that's something I'm proud to pursue. I am not built like you, that much is true
I won't stoop to your level, I won't follow through
With the anger and hate that you carry in your heart
I choose love and kindness, I choose a different part

I'm sorry that you feel the need to treat me so
With disrespect and cruelty, with a harsh and bitter blow
But I won't let your actions dictate how I respond
I won't let your darkness overshadow my bond

I am not built like you, and I won't apologize
For being true to myself, for seeing through your lies
I choose to rise above, to be the better person
To spread light and happiness, to lift the curse and burden

I'm sorry if my difference makes you feel small
But I won't conform to your ways, I won't heed your call
I will stand tall and proud, knowing who I am
I am not built like you, and that's my greatest strength, my grand slam

So go ahead and try to bring me down
With your words and actions, with your hateful frown
I will rise above, I will shine bright
I am not built like you, and that's perfectly all right.
© ladyjacquelineprincess