I try not to let my insecurities
 Dictate who I am, and who I want to be
 I gave you all my words, and my words are my soul, so
 Please try to be kind if you are in control
 
 Because
 Time takes, time takes, times takes
 Time takes many tears away
 
 If I had some elegance, some airs or grace
 Or if I had buttons made of silver
 Or tops made of lace
 Then I'd be that girl you want
 I'd ooze with charm and I'd have
 Diamonds on my fingers and you on my arm
 
 But
 Time takes, time takes, times takes
 Time takes many tears away
 
 Everybody seems to just turn a blind eye
 On the one five nine to Brixton, when a blonde girl cries an so
 I will always be that girl you never quite kissed
 And I'll have ribbons on my fingers and cuts on my wrist
 
 Because
 Time takes, time takes, times takes
 Time takes many tears away
 
 If I was brave enough I'd get onto my knees
 And I would ask for you to try again to love me please
 Because I have never felt that unconditionally
 And learning takes some time but don't give up on me
 
 Because
 Time takes, time takes, times takes
 Time takes many tears away.
 
 Time takes, time takes, time take courage!
 And time, time takes many tears away
 
 Black and blue my petals fall on broken glass
 Please teach me how to love and to forget the past
 cause tiny steps I take each day, but most days I crawl
 Please try to be kind because I often fall
 
 cause
 Time takes, time takes, times takes
 Time takes many tears away