Secrets of an Introvert

You Can't Fix What Isn't Broken

You can't fix what isn't broken
So stop trying to mend me
I'm not the depressed mess you think I am
So stop trying to change me

I may live in a fantasy world sometimes
But that doesn't mean I'm drowning
Don't think for one second I'm a lost cause
Or that I'm in need of saving

You can fix what isn't broken
So stop sending advice my way
I didn't ask for it; I don't need it
I just need you to listen to what I say,

Yes, I have my down moments
Everybody does in their own way
But that doesn't mean I am losing my mind
Or heading for a life filled with dismay

You can't fix what isn't broken
So stop with all the life lessons
I don't need you to say what I should or shouldn't do
It's like how my life goes, is your obsession

I know you mean well
And you just want the best for me
But it gets exhausting reminding you
That I don't always want to be seen

You can't fix what isn't broken
I don't need you to lecture me
Or force me out of my comfort zone
It's really not that helpful, you see

I'll do things in my own time
When I'm good and ready
So just make sure to be by my side
So if I fall, you can keep me steady

You can't fix what isn't broken
All I need is a little encouragement
To try out some new things
But remember, I won't always be ready one hundred percent

If I ever say no
Please just go along with what I say
Accept it as my answer
Because there's not much chance that from it I will stray

You can't fix what isn't broken
When there are no pieces missing
I'm not exactly devoid of happiness
So just let me do my own thing

I've never liked to be the centre of attention
I'm not loud or outspoken
I don't feel the need to talk all the time
I'm not a lover of being out in the open

I've always been more of a listener
Especially when it comes to group events
But if and when I do decide to talk
At least listen to what I have said

It's hard being the quiet one; the shy one
You always misunderstand
Quietness must mean loneliness or even sadness
But usually I'm just in a dreamland

Or encouraging myself
To join in and take part
But if I ever ignore you
Please do not take it to heart

I'm just trying to find the right words
Or think of something worthy to say
Because sometimes it can feel like
I'm just being waved away

I don't mean to seem ungrateful
Or that I'm not happy
To have you as a friend
But sometimes it's hard, not to get too snappy

You can't fix what is broken
It's like you don't know me at all
I'm not having a hard time
Or constantly destined to fall

It seems you're always in your work head
Whenever we go out
You always have to give advice
When I never asked for you to spout

You can't fix what isn't broken
So why do you continue to try?
I'm not always as nervous as I may seem
In certain aspects I will always fly high

Don't think you need to babysit me
Or make sure I am content
Because if I ever need your guidance
I'll always ensure my worries are sent

So just remember
I'm not a broken record
I'm not filled with sadness
Or depressed with how my life is
I just need time to find the strength
And the courage to put myself out there
If I don't, I'm just not ready
Or simply don't want to
So instead of forcing me to be who I'm not
Accept me for who I am
And maybe one day I'll surprise you
With the confidence I have hidden deep down
And you'll realise I was never someone
Who was about to drown

You can't fix what isn't broken
I'm perfectly fine as I am
So let me be me
And one day I will fly higher than anyone
Just you wait and see