BALLERINA BOY

(nobody else like you)

I know it’s not simple

I know its not fair

There’s nobody else is like you

Out there

When I was 7 went to Christian school and did ballet

I loved to dace

I came alive when I was on that stage

Until the rumors started

Teacher called my dad

We think your son is gay

I overheard cuz he was mad

I thought to myself

Gay must mean bad or else they wouldn't call

I prayed to God to make me good cuz it wasn’t my fault

I was the only boy in class

Get back against the wall

The girls surrounded me and said “you’re not a boy at all”

You’re not a real boy

You’re not a real boy

You’re not a real boy

You’re not a real boy

I went home crying asked my dad if what they said was true

He looked me in the eyes and said “there’s nothing wrong with you, my son”

I know it’s not simple

I know its not fair

There’s nobody else is like you

Out there

I know it’s not easy

It’s hard when you care

There’s nobody else is like you

Out there

I never danced again

I killed that ballerina boy

I buried him inside

It’s like I didn’t have a choice

17 started a band and I was on a mission

I said no one understands me but you always listen

Felt like I could disappear and no one else would notice

But you always had my back when I was feeling hopeless

(I was feeling hopeless)

Driving ‘round the country

Couldn’t afford an egg mcmuffin

Music just wasn’t landing, I heard

You’re not a real boy

You’re not a real boy

What makes a real boy?

I was faced with a choice

Do I kill myself or come back for that kid I let go

This song’s for Ballerina boy

This song’s a prayer for hope

Cuz I know

I know it’s not simple

I know its not fair

There’s nobody else is like you

Out there

I know it’s not easy

It’s hard when you care

There’s nobody else is like you

Out there

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We don’t really know who we are until we try things

And something clicks inside

And says “this is me”

You are one of a kind, God’s design

So my son, let your light shine

And on those dark nights

Look up to the sky

The moon reminds us that even in the darkness

There is light

There’s no one else like you

Out there