It's hard to be brave

When bravery feels so dangerous

You're just trying to protect yourself

And all of your relationships

Some say you should really come out

But consider your situation first

I know things could get easier but things could get much worse

Just how far can you put yourself out there

Too scared to ask for anything to change

You look so unhappy and I wanna see you thrive

But sometimes that fear will keep you safe

Cause at any time that roof could go away

And sometimes you'll end up looking for a place to stay

And that's why it's so hard to be brave

I think I saw Olivia, I think that was her face

Now I'm thinking up an ice breaker, I'm thinking what to say

Then I remember what I told her freshman year of high school

Remembering how things had changed

How I never saw the same face

When she left, she didn't have much to say

And that's why it's so hard to be brave

I think I like this new guy, I've been thinking different ways

Tell my brother, and he tells me that he asked and he is straight

And I remember that most straight men see an MTF as gay

And it's been a few weeks since I shaved my face

And despite what I do I'm the same

Even if I shave my face and my legs

So I've been thinking what cards I can play if any

And that's why it's so hard to be brave

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