Behind Me

You see me as a black teen
gangs, violence, cussing, broke
never gonna be nothing
but behind my scarf
I'm a beautiful lady
no matter what people say
independent, loving, caring
and I know where I'm going

You see me as a girl
flirty, stylish, nice, can't catch
can't do certain things
but behind my mask
you can tell that most of it is true
but I can be whatever I put my mind to
sif I trust and believe
I can put everyone in a shock

You see me as a Christian
Faithful, quiet, loving, caring
always talking bout God
but behind my skin
you can tell that this is my job
talking bout God requires
my faith, my love and talent
I fully represent the Kingdom of God

You see me as a student
smart, kind, sweet,
can't hurt a fly
but behind my textbook
my words hurt the most
ya I'm smart,
but smart enough to know
how to deal with the drama
and situations life bring us

Behind it all you see what
you want me to be
but now you can see behind it
I let it all out piece by piece
take it all in and see me truly
before you can say you know me
know what I believe and who I am
don't say you do because I'm in your class
know me personally and I will do the same