*[Verse 1]* I learned to make myself small In the hallway of a crowded house Learned to smile when it hurts Learned not to make a sound Apples on the table for everyone else I took the core, said "I'm fine" Did everything right Still always second in line *[Pre-Chorus]* And I keep asking the mirror When will it be my turn? How many hoops do I have to jump Before I have earned - [Chorus] A little love without the price? A hand that doesn't keep score? I grew up in the shadow Always knocking on a locked door Tried to be perfect, tried to be quiet Tried to be everything you wanted more But no matter how good I was It was never good enough Never good enough to be yours *[Verse 2]* Saw my friends bathed in light I was standing just outside the glow Told myself I was strong But I was just scared to let go I gave all my best years To people who left when I bled Now I'm older, still hearing All the things you never said *[Pre-Chorus 2]* That I was too much and not enough All at the same time That my heart was a burden I had to hide *[Chorus 2 - Bigger]* I just wanted love without the price A room where I could be sure But I grew up in the shadow Where love always wanted more Tried two be perfect, tried to be quiet Tried to shrink myself to fit through the door But no matter how hard I tried It was never good enough Never good enough to be loved for *[Bridge - The Turn / Healing]* But maybe I was never the problem Maybe the shadow wasn't mine Maybe a child shouldn't have to earn What should be given every time If your hands start shaking from carrying All that weight from before You can put it down now You don't have to hold it anymore *[Final Chorus - Soft then Powerful, Hopeful]* You don't have to be perfect To deserve an open door You don't have to live in the shadow Anymore You were always good enough Even when they made you feel unsure You were always good enough You were always more than enough More than enough *[Outro - Whisper]* You were always enough You were always enough.
