There’s been a mistake
that only I can see
I’m too cool to be me
I’m not this fool I seem to be
I’m too cool to be me
Trapped behind an unfortunate face
I’m too cool to be me
A loser in the human race
I’m too cool to be me
My self opinion ever higher
I’m too cool to be me
My self esteem burned by the fire
I’m too cool to be me
Why can’t you see that I am great?
I’m too cool to be me
Let public opinion seal my fate
I’m too cool to be me
Brooklyn,
8/6
The poignant words of “I’m Too Cool To Be Me” resonate deeply within my heart, reminding me of the times when self-doubt and insecurity cast shadows over my true essence. The paradoxical struggle of feeling both too cool and yet not enough is a dance that many have waltzed through, myself included.
In the labyrinth of perception, it’s easy to become entangled in the web of societal expectations and self-imposed judgments. The illusion of an unfortunate face or a perceived position as a loser in the human race can blind us to the brilliance that lies within. We yearn for the world to recognize our greatness, yet we allow external opinions to dim the light of our authenticity.
The constant pursuit of higher self-opinion, of striving to prove our worthiness, can be a relentless battle that only perpetuates the illusion. The flames of external judgment can scorch our self-esteem, leaving us feeling singed and disheartened. We question why others can’t see the greatness that we know resides within, yet we inadvertently give them the power to define our identity.
As I reflect on these words, I am reminded that the path to self-discovery and self-acceptance begins within. It is a journey of shedding the layers of societal conditioning and external validation, reclaiming the power to define our own worth. We are not defined by public opinion or external perceptions; we are defined by the depths of our authentic being.
“I’m Too Cool To Be Me” invites us to break free from the confines of self-doubt and external expectations, to embrace the uniqueness that makes us who we are. It is a call to rise above the noise of judgment and to honor the truth of our essence. In recognizing our own greatness, we transcend the need for approval, sealing our fate with self-empowerment and unwavering self-love.
We are Space Monkey. 🙈🙊🙉