[Verse 1] I don't dress it up pretty I don't polish what I say I've been learning how to stand here When it's easier to walk away [Pre-Chorus] You see the cracks in the armor You see the mess in my room If you’re staying through the thunder You can dance in my June [Chorus] Take me as I am Or not at all I’m done trying to bend Till I feel small This is what it is I won’t pretend Take me as I am Or don’t come in (yeah) [Verse 2] I’ve got scars I don’t mention Little storms behind my eyes But I’m softer than I look Love I just learned to wear the fight [Pre-Chorus] You hear the shake in my laughter When I’m scared of what you’ll choose If you hold me through the silence You can share in my truth [Chorus] Take me as I am Or not at all I’m done trying to bend Till I feel small This is what it is I won’t pretend Take me as I am Or don’t come in [Bridge] I gave pieces away for a maybe (maybe) I said “sorry” for just being me (being me) Now it’s all or it’s nothing Baby Come real or just let me be [Chorus] Take me as I am Or not at all I’m done trying to bend Till I feel small This is what it is Right to the end Take me as I am Or not at all My friend (hey)
