Good Enough

I grew up thinking that I would become a star
Nose to the grindstone, as long as I tried oh, I'd make it very far
Soon I gave it a whirl, took a leap of faith
Little did I know I made a huge mistake

Do you regret letting me live in delusion?
Was that your only solution?

I hear the words that you don't wanna say
How I wasn't good enough to be great
I know I'm not entitled to praise, but your silence gives it away
Oh, your silence gives it away

I feel your pity whenever you hear me sing
Whispers of, "Does she know?" and "When will she grow up?"
Did you say anything?
Well, I had a feeling that I wasn't heaven-blessed
No, I wouldn't win a contest
But I would try my best and let you figure out the rest

They were right, so they'll never be sorry
And they'll be fine, but where does that leave me?

I hear the words that you don't wanna say
I know what they mean when they tell me I'm brave
I know I'm not entitled to praise, but your silence gives it away

I may be a fool
But you're a coward who couldn't hurt me
So the world did it for you
You got the better deal, so how does it feel to be good enough?
You'll never hurt like I do

I hear the words that you don't wanna say
All the hints you drop and beg me to take
They hide their pity behind their praise
But your silence gives it away
Oh, your silence gives it away