For You (Version Two)

it doesn't matter
whether who's prettier, nicer, better, more talented, can draw better, can do a handstand
who can get the prom date, or ANY date
who's ranking is better, more likely to get into all-state GHP college and all that junk

actually...it does
the world sees it that way
you never see the computer nerd on TeenVogue
and no one cares if you made semi-finals..only if you actually went all the way
and if you're the girl next door
of course your best friend will be the one to get the guy
that's how it works in the world

And I know we care about it
all those little details that ABSOLUTELY matter
because we wouldn't be US without it
...
and it kills us

this evergoing comparison
never ceasing
constantly teasing
and pulling at heartstrings
that twang that all too familiar tune
"why aren't I, ME, good enough?
was I that easy to forget?"

and even though they smile graciously and cutely
springing out an "of course not"
you always know its true

but thats the thing about the world
thats how it thinks
but no..WE can think about more
because the nerdy girl will get the prom date
ask anyone who's seen the you belong to me music video

and so what if she can do it better?
there are so many other things that you soar high in

and i think you are gorgeous
i always have
since i've first seen you
more than anyone in that room or at your table

because we dont care about what the world thinks remember?
and its hard to follow, but we have to hold true to that
and to live with that constant assessment and judging
its so hard
i know
it makes you this cheerful shell
empty except for those same twanging heartstrings

but we're here for each other
through thick and thin
and do you know what the great thing is?
we both know that we are uniquely amazing