I am a stranger in these parts
you can see it from the way I smile
always polite
at my best
I cannot let my guard down
I am easy to detest
here
you have been here a while
have family, have friends
I tried to be one of you
but I’m busy making ends
meet
you try to be sweet
but I can see through you
much like you see through my smile
and know I am struggling
but I pretend like I am not
and you let me
go back
to where I’m from
where I’m well liked
I used to live in their hearts
but I am a stranger in these parts
you don’t like strangers here
or maybe you don’t like me
don’t fit into your pack
never wanted to fit in
all I wanted was to get you to smile back