Lyrics Form 2 - Dee C'rell feat. Audun Waage, Richelle Claiborne

I would paint my walls black and sprinkle stardust on my back
If as I am, I am not heavenly to you
I would garnish jewels in my hair and hold a perfect stare
If as I am, I am not a work of art to you
I would adorn my breasts with mangos, grapes and pomegranates
If as I am, I do not arouse a hunger in you
I would do all of these things, except I've done them before
Contorted my limbs, reversed my skin
Thickened it just to let someone get under it again
All in the name of what I thought was love
As I am, my hair is nappy, nails bitten
Feet too big, face washed clean, all in the name of me
Before you knew me, you sensed my lack of limitations
The way my spine would curve and bend
To accommodate whatever weight was forced upon it
You loved me when that weight was you
Now I paint red howls across clear skies
When it rains the clouds will taste like cotton candy
I've shaved my head and buried my jewels for safe keeping
I start food fights at farmers' markets
All in the name of me
Appreciating myself as I am