Ode To The Outcasts by Alice Minguez from Wisconsin United States

Yeah, this is for the ones
Who just so tired of being ignored
Picked last
Left out
Overlooked
And misunderstood
This is for the ones who are always on the outside
Yeah, I know it hurts, my child, but

Stand tall
Don’t worry
Take comfort in these words
‘Cause if you’ve got the misfortune of being
Abused, undervalued, excluded
I promise it’s not somethin’ you should take personal

‘Cause, you see, in this world of mindless unoriginals
If you’re different, stand out
Know it’s only ‘cause you’re outstanding
And sometimes people narrow-minded
Get scared, don’t know how to act
So, if anything, pity them,
‘Cause you got courage they ain’t got
And hold your head high and just remember this:
You’re not alone

Be proud of who you are, child,
Stand out
Don’t be afraid to be extraordinary
And just wait; you’ll see
Someday you’ll have this whole damned world at your feet

This is for the ones who know they gotta be worth
Way more than how that they been being treated
I know right now it seems awful hard
Even impossible, maybe,

But if you ever get to thinking
You ain’t important
Look north
See that star? That star is who you are

So let your flame burn bright
Carry on
Sail smoothly through the night
And know
That soon you’ll see that light
Daylight
The sun will rise
Shine on you like a spotlight

Yeah, hold on; keep going
This won’t be your whole story
If you go on, you’ll see
You’ll finally get that glory
So grit your teeth
Steady your heart, my dear,
And stay the course
You’re amazing just the way that you are
You’re already a star

Yeah, I know it’s hard
Being looked down on
Mistreated
Even beaten
Always feeling so defeated
Yeah, I know it hurts, but

Stand tall
Don’t worry
Take comfort in these words
Hold your head high and just remember
You’re not alone
You’re not alone
You’re not alone