"Boulder" lyrics

There's a boulder filled with feathers
On my shoulders
Around my neck
Some days it looks heavy
Feels unpredictable and isolating
Like no one sees the depth I carry
Like no one sees the depth I carry

For each feather represents a bird
Whose wings were stolen, trampled beneath words
For me, I will carry them to new homes
Or back to the places they've flown
Free, restored, and sewn into
All the things they wish they once knew

I carry a boulder
Full of feathers
It's around my neck
I carry a boulder
Full of feathers
It's around my neck
Heavier than you think I'd say
It's quite heavy I got dues to pay

Listen, I'm not here to say my two cents
I promise, I'm not gonna be a nuisance
Honest, just take it for what I'm worth
Don't pay me below my worth
I ain't gonna do you like that

There's a boulder filled with feathers
On my shoulders
Around my neck
Some days it looks heavy
Feels unpredictable and isolating
Like no one sees the depth I carry
Like no one sees the depth I carry
Looks intimidating
Promise it's not scary

Step into your own
Step into the light, girl
Step into your own
Don't be afraid to fight, girl
I said, step into the light
Don't be afraid to fight, girl
I said, step into your own
Step into your own world girl
Don't make me repeat myself
It's not good for my mental or emotional health
I said, don't make me repeat myself
Put up boundaries like a fence
It's good for my own development
And spiritual health

There's a boulder full of feathers
It's a necklace I carry