clay

He brought his dishes to the sink and put his napkin aside
He was only sixteen, he could have been twenty-five
His parents were Christian, and he looked them in the eyes
Ran out of the kitchen into his bedroom and he cried

And the walls were for protection, barriers in disguise
It's hard to reminisce on times that could've been fine
If his life had been different, and if love weren't a crime
To the eyes of those who're different, those who don't realise

Hearts aren't made of clay, you can't mould them the same
The only thing in common is they fall and they break
Who you are is not a mistake

Hearts aren't made of clay, and they're not made to paint
You can't cover the cracks, you can't hate on the fact that
Who you love is not a mistake

So he kept his heart a secret, is a secret a lie
If you want to admit something your family would hide?
He didn't ask for permission cause he knows what they'd decide
Why would you ask for permission if it's not you who decides (that)

Hearts aren't made of clay, you can't mould them the same
The only thing in common is they fall and they break
Who you are is not a mistake

Hearts aren't made of clay, and they're not made to paint
You can't cover the cracks, you can't hate on the fact that
Who you love is not a mistake

You crossed yourself out like a word
What's wrong with me? What's wrong with me?
I don't know how it's like inside your shoes
But I know how it's like to bleed

You dressed yourself up cause the world
Didn't like what's underneath
I don't know how it's like inside your shoes
But you shouldn't be scared to walk the streets

One day you'll be you
And you won't have to choose
Between your heart and your family
Your heart and society
Who you are and religion
Listen
Who you are is not a mistake