I'm not there yet Lyrics

I knew at 13 when she gave me butterflies

Her head on my chest looking up with knowing eyes

I saw the confidence that flowed in her veins

I'm still working on believing I could be the same

There are smiling faces marching

There's a rainbow in the sky

There's a flag that wants to honor me and I want to wave it high

There are roads that those before us paved with love and careful thought

There's a life with no exhaustion from being what I'm not

But I'm not there yet

And it's ok

It's ok that I'm not there yet

I'll take my time

I'm not there yet

And it's ok that I'm not there yet

The world can wait for me

I know that I am love to my core

Even if not by the ones I hoped for

In the meantime I'll watch who I grow into day by day

And be proud of her either way

There are open arms awaiting

There's no hatred in this place

There's a room where I can dance with pure abandon and feel safe

There are conversation that might take a little extra care

There's a history and weight I'll have to bear

But I'm not there yet

(And it's ok, it's ok)

That I'm not there yet

I'll take my time

I'm not there yet

And it's ok that I'm not there yet

The world can wait for me

(I'll wait, I'll wait, I'll wait)

The world can wait for me

(I'll wait, I'll wait, I'll wait)

The world can wait for me

(I'll wait, it's ok, I'll wait, it's ok, I'll wait)

'Til I'm ready I'll wait

(I'll wait, it's ok, I'll wait, it's ok, I'll wait)