Possibilities from Shadow by Zoe Boekbinder

what if you'd been told that you were strong?
that you could play along
that you were born to play this game
and you were born to win?

what if you'd been told that you couldn't be wrong?
that you would always belong
what if you'd been told you could take what you need?
that you were born to be free

no one knows the possibilities

what if you'd been told that you would go far?
what if you'd been told you could play the guitar?
what if you'd been told and you believed
you could be what you wanted to be?

what if you'd been told that you were smart
that everything you made was a work of art
that if you tried you would succeed
and everyone agreed?

no one knows the possibilities

what if you'd been told your ideas should be heard
that your thoughts should be put into words
that everyone appreciates your advice
because you are always right

what if when you turned on the TV
you thought, "hey, the heroes all look like me"
what if you'd been told and you believed
you could be what you wanted to be?

no one knows the possibilities

i'm telling you now if its not too late
you deserve it all and you shouldn't have to wait
if someone tells you that you're unworthy
turn around and leave

no one knows the possibilities

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