I'm Proud of You

Four simple words Yet each leaves a different burn A scar It’s bizarre That I’m proud of you can sting Postpone your thinking Maybe it’s because it’s rare for me to hear it Because it’s something myself can’t even admit When someone hears enough times that you’re a disappointment It eventually causes them to quit Quit believing when someone finally says I’m proud of you Think everyones lying even your best friend Like there is no way it could be true I’ve heard it from three people before One being the best teacher I ever had That woman deserves an award The second being my current boyfriend He’s always there even when I’m sad The last being my best friend I didn’t believe her but I had to pretend Only once did I explain what I’m proud of you meant to me It’s weird to write it down It's weird to get it out I never thought I’d share what it means to me When someone says I’m proud