Strip Me

"Strip Me"

Natasha Bedingfield

La la la la la la
Everyday I fight for
All my future somethings
A thousand little awards
I have to choose between
I could spend a lifetime
Earning things I don’t need
That’s like chasing rainbows
And coming home empty
And if you strip me,
Strip it all away
If you strip me,
What would you find
If you strip me,
Strip it all away
Ill be alright
Take what you want
Steal my pride
Build me up
Or cut me down to size
Shut me out
But I’ll just scream
Im only one voice in a million
But you aint taking that from me
Oh oh no you aint taking that from me x 4
I dont need a microphone
To say what I been thinking
My heart is like a loudspeaker
Thats always on eleven
And if you strip me,
Strip it all away
If you strip me,
What would you find
If you strip me,
Strip it all away
I’m still the same
Take what you want
Steal my pride
Build me up
Or cut me down to size
Shut me out
But I’ll just scream
Im only one voice in a million
But you aint taking that from me
Oh oh no you aint taking that from me x 4
Causes when it all boils down
At the end of the day
Its what you do and say
That makes you who you are
Makes you think about,
Think about it
Doesn’t it
Sometimes all it takes is one voice
Take what you want
Steal my pride
Build me up
Or cut me down to size
Shut me out
But I’ll just scream
Im only one voice in a million
But you aint taking that from me
Oh oh no you aint taking that from me x 4

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Epiphany # 2,478 Or Something Like...

I have come to find, like many others I am sure, that I have had an epiphany. No really I'm serious... epiphany. And it goes something like this...

Sometimes we become so wound up in what we think is right and what we think feels good and trying to make others happy that we care about... that sometimes we lose ourselves a little. I feel like we don't even realize it until after.

I have had the privilege of having amazing people in my life. I have lost some along the way, especially this year, but I have also gained some fantastic people. Even the newest of relationships need work and constant molding to find what works the best, for both of you. Because I have realized, that no matter what kind of person you are, giving your best is some times not enough. But maybe with communication and understanding, you can find the balance that works for both of you, you can get the best out of your relationships. Honesty really is the best policy when peoples emotions are on the line. Assumptions of what another feels can only end in disaster, especially if you assume wrong.

I can truly say, for myself that is, that if I care for you, and I mean truly care for you... tough moments will not drive me away. I can get stomped on for awhile before I decide to let someone go. Because no one is perfect, including myself. Everyone needs chances and forgiveness. On the other hand, don't forget to show your friends how much you mean to them. The smallest gesture goes a long way.

But the biggest thing that I have learned since the beginning of the year is...

Do not lose yourself in others, be yourself with others.