When they tell you that you are not good enough When they say that you're not smart Do you accept what they are telling you Taking it to heart Confidence is shattered when someone puts us down Belief in our abilities dips below the bar Sometimes folks will tell you What they think you want to hear A skewed and twisted impression Feeds into all of our trembling fears If you think that you can manage All that is given for you to do Lift your head up proudly Work away The way you are Eventually you might be noticed As the one who should be cheered It happens that despite Having an aptitude for the role You go through life unnoticed Feeling pointless and ignored The importance in becoming That which you know you are Comes from way down inside of you Its not always about free beer Those who would deride you  Say 'man look at him' Are clearly self-important dogs Who don't command the ear Of those who see your ...