Verse 1:

She eyes the clock in the waiting room,

Hands clasped as her heart zooms.

Her mom tells her to just sit still,

But she has no clue about how she feels.

The door opens, she hears her name,

Different doctor, it all feels the same.

Verse 2:

A friendly smile, and "It's nice to meet you."

"I've got some questions that I'd like to read through."

She's has to hear her mom describe her,

about all the things that are wrong inside her.

Listens to who she's supposed to be

Wants to scream, why can't they see.

Chorus:

She's not broken, she's not defective.

The only flaw, is your perspective.

She's got her style, and her own way.

Might take a while, but you'll see some day.

She's so much more than you expect

A shining star that deserves respect

She's amazing, truly brilliant.

She's not broken...

she's just different.

Verse 3:

They talk a while, listing labels.

What can she do, and what she's not able.

Building walls that close in around her.

Anxiety rising feeling it might drown her.

They try so hard to make it better.

She'd be herself, if they'd just let her.

Chorus:

She's not broken, she's not defective.

The only flaw, is your perspective.

She's got her style, and her own way.

Might take a while, but you'll see some day.

She's so much more than you expect

A shining star that deserves respect

She's amazing, truly brilliant.

She's not broken...

she's just different.

Bridge:

In her heart, she feels the strain,

Tired of hiding, tired of the pain.

Tired of trying to be someone new

Trying to change, just for you.

Final Chorus:

I'm not broken, I'm not defective.

Why can't you see, from my perspective.

I've got my style, and my own way.

I'm not like the rest, and that's okay.

I'm so much more than you expect,

though I know I'm far from perfect.

I'm amazing, and resilient.

I'm not broken...

I'm just different.