Always the Queen (But Never the Girl)

[Instrumental]

[Verse 1]
I toned it down, I bit my tongue
Played the sweet one, soft and young
Laughed too light, wore pastel blue
Hoped you’d see me like you see her too

Took off my heels, I wore her smile
Held back the storm inside a while
I tried to fade into the crowd
But darling, I was born too loud

[Pre-Chorus]
Every glance you throw just cuts right through
You look at her like I dream you’d do

[Chorus]
I’m always the queen, but never the girl
The one with the fire, the hair in a whirl
I steal the scene, I wear the crown
But never the dress you’re dreamin’ about
You want the quiet, you want the plain
Not the thunder caught in the rain
I’ll rule the world with diamonds and pearls
But I’m always the queen… never the girl

[Verse 2]
She’s got that sigh, that soft cliché
While I’ve got lines you can’t replay
You call me “too much,” but she’s “just right”
Even though I’d burn to hold you tight

[Pre-Chorus]
I dimmed my light, I played it small
But you never noticed me at all

[Chorus]
I’m always the queen, but never the girl
The bold in a world that just wants curls
I light up rooms, I make hearts race
But I’m never the one you choose to chase
You want the simple, not the storm
But darling, I was never born
To be your soft, forgettable pearl
I’m always the queen… never the girl

[Bridge]
But maybe someday someone will see
The wild is where they’re meant to be
And I won’t hide behind her grace
I’ll be loved for every flame on my face

[Final Chorus]
I’m always the queen, and maybe that’s fine
I’ll find a king who sees the shine
Won’t dim my light, won’t change my soul
Won’t beg for half when I want whole
I’ll wear my heels, I’ll take the stage
With all my flaws and all my rage
Let her be his porcelain pearl
I’m always the queen… and someday, the girl