Okay (Song with Video)

Finally! I posted this months ago but there was no accompanying video by then. :3 Also, I'd like to thank my animal friends for helping me out. :P

Okay

(Song)

I'm not gonna tell you I'm losing my head.

Not  gonna tell you I wish I were dead.

I'm not gonna lay my defenses down

and tell the world I'm breaking.

I'm not gonna sit down just to cry.

Not gonna answer your question why.

I'm not gonna turn my laughter off

and this sweet smile I'm faking.

'Cause I am okay...

Yes, I am okay...

But

Just who am I kidding?

Deep down I'm almost dying

from all the lies and the lullabies.

No.

I'm not okay and

just who am I fooling?

Just me

'Cause no one's hearing

the screams within and the pain I'm in.

No.

I've never been okay.

Oh, oh.

Never been okay.

I'm not gonna let my parents down.

Not gonna change a smile for a frown

I'm not gonna act insane and

confess that nothing's well.

I'm not gonna show my naked face.

Not gonna tell you how's me in this place.

I'm not gonna ask for any help and

be rescued from this hell.

'Cause I am okay...

That's what I always say...

But

Just who am I kidding?

Deep down I'm almost dying

from all the lies and the lullabies.

No.

I'm not okay and

just who am I fooling?

Just me

'Cause no one's hearing

the screams within and the pain I'm in.

No.

I've never been okay.

Somebody, hear my plea!

Get this off of me.

And tell me this is gonna end.

(end, end)

Why can't you read my mind

and leave judgment behind?

Don't be a stranger, be my friend.

(I need a friend.)

But

Just who am I kidding?

Nobody's even listening

to this song and the truths along.

That's not okay.

And just who am I fooling?

Nobody's even caring

to see through my eyes

and past the lies...

Author's Note

Reviews

[Great Aunt Astri]

If we are truthful I wonder how many of us feel the same way. But sometimes acting positive takes away the negative feelings. You made a start by sharing this poem.

[Blue]

Thank you, Aunt Astri!

[Steven Croat]

You have a pretty voice :) And the lyrics is also great.
Nice work!I liked the birds in the background XD

[Blue]

Steven, thank you so much!

[Tom]

The old stiff upper lip for the outside world, while within, a tender heart is breaking!

Passionately penned and how confident and innovative of you to put a tune to your writing and sing the words so well, an all round virtuoso performance !! ( My compliments as well to your exquisite backing group) !!

[CoraZanini]

Blue,just like many times beofr another nice work from you. Powerful and touching.Keep me in:)

[Raymond Federle]

Wonderful lyrics! So well done....keep up the good work! :)

[Eddie Davis]

Wow, Blue, I am so amazed how well you sing without any accompaniment. You have an absolutely beautiful voice -- speaking and singing-- and your song is quite nice too. You mentioned background instruments -- I'd suggest an electronic keyboard with programmable settings. One where you can set the tempo and everything. As strong and powerful as your voice is, that is probably all that you'd need.

You're an incredible young woman, Blue -- pretty, poetically gifted, lovely voice and powerful singer. You probably should be a pop star or something.

[Einstein Noodle]

honest, keeping it real poem/song ... this kind of pain can be great or small ... we all do it .."yeh, i'm okay" but really we are not .. so we deceive others but not ourselves ... so not healthy .. not at all ... and we all need that friend too .. this poem really cuts a line straight to the heart ..
E.

[Not Your Typical New Yo..]

I love the emotions in this. Plus, it was good to watch your video. You have a very sweet voice. I think I might follow you on Youtube ;)

[Blue]

Wow, Greg... You made my day! Thank you so much!

[Not Your Typical New Yorker]

Awwwww, you're quite welcome ;)

[Ayvid N]

A beautiful expression of pain accompanied by a lovely video too. Much appreciated and enjoyed. You look great.

P.S. Regardless of pain, we live for others. Those others who love us too.

[Blue]

Wow. Thank you so much, Divya. Your words painted a smile on my face. :)

[Ayvid N]

You are most welcome Blue :)