Pushing Forward lyrics

You told me I was meant for something different
You never made it clear what that would mean
I know this isn’t quite what you expected
You got more than you had bargained on with me

Because
For my whole life I’ve been ashamed
Thought I was broken
Thought I couldn’t get it right
Thought everything would work out if I only played the game
But I got sick of playing

And I know that my decisions never fit into your plan
But I hope that you can listen, and try to understand
Cause I’ve finally been learning what it means to take that stand
So this is what that looks like
And this is who I am

I know I really shouldn’t have to mention
That all you wanted was for me to shine
The road to hell is paved with good intentions
Your goodness held me back from finding mine

For my whole life I’ve been afraid
But bravery
Isn’t fearlessness at all
It’s being terrified and pushing forward anyway
So I’m pushing forward