Pulling Me Back Lyrics

I used to stand tall speak my mind

Every word was sharp left nothing behind

Truth on my tongue never one to disguise

But it made people run fear in their eyes

They want the old me the one unafraid

But I've learned the cost the price I've paid

Now I read the room weigh every word

Concerned for feelings making sure I'm heard

They're pulling me back to the person I used to be

But I've changed grown and now I see

The truth still matters but so does the heart

Balancing honesty with a gentle start

I used to offend with the bluntness of my truth

No filter no pause no time to soothe

But I've seen the pain the scars I've left

Now I tread lightly with kindness and respect

They want the old me the one unafraid

But I've learned the cost the price I've paid

Now I read the room weigh every word

Concerned for feelings making sure I'm heard

They're pulling me back to the person I used to be

But I've changed grown and now I see

The truth still matters but so does the heart

Balancing honesty with a gentle start

I'm not the same I've found a new way

To speak my truth without causing dismay

I've learned to listen to understand

To speak with love to lend a hand

They're pulling me back to the person I used to be

But I've changed grown and now I see

The truth still matters but so does the heart

Balancing honesty with a gentle start

So if they try to pull me to the past I knew

I'll stand my ground stay firm and true

I've found my voice with compassion's touch

Speaking the truth but not too much