A song about living with ADHD from a perspective of a young student.

___ LYRICS ____


I don’t mean to be wild or loud…
Sometimes, my brain just has wings.
But I’m still trying.

My mind’s a butterfly in the sky,
It zips and zooms, I don’t know why.
I want to listen, I really do,
But my thoughts keep floating through.
I’m trying hard—if only you knew.

Give me some grace, give me some time,
To show my colors, rhythm, and rhyme.
I’m not a mess, I’m just learning to try,
I’m building a castle—while learning to fly.
So please don’t clip the wings of a butterfly.

They say “sit still,” they say “stay neat,”
Want me to color inside the sheet.
They want quiet, straight lines, a steady pace,
But my brain runs wild like a paper chase.
I’m doing my best—just not your way.

Walk with me, don’t pull me down,
Don’t trade my smile for a frown.
I shine in ways you might not see,
But if you’re patient… you’ll believe in me.

I’m not a bird you have to train,
Or something wild you need to tame.
I’m just a kid with stars inside,
Trying to match the world outside.
So let me bloom, in my own time.

Give me some grace, give me some time,
To show my colors, rhythm, and rhyme.
I’m not a mess, I’m just learning to try,
I’m building a castle—while learning to fly.
So please don’t clip the wings of a butterfly.

One day I’ll land, soft and proud,
But for now, I’m flying through the clouds.

My Minds a Butterfly

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