Dusty Rainbow Video (MV)

When I was little
I could be anything that I want
Man or a woman, girl or a boy
It was normal and nonchalant
But I grew up and heard all the jokes
And expectations for me to conform
I started to hide those parts of myself
So that I could adhere to the norm
I hid my shining rainbow
Stored it on a closet shelf
Left behind its magical light
And camouflaged my authentic self
I followed their game plan
Tried to do everything right
But decades later I woke up panicked
In the middle of the night
I thought I don't know what I'm doing
Despite all I've done I'm not free
I felt that familiar desperation
And I heard my own voice say to me
Locate that long-lost rainbow
Take it off that dusty shelf
Examine yourself through its colorful light
And learn how to be yourself
So I found my dusty rainbow
I took it off that closet shelf
Looked at myself in its powerful light
Discovered my authentic self.
I stepped out of those shadows
And started healing my heart
I was hopeful but also guilty
Did I really deserve a fresh start?
My family and friends stood with me
And even though I was often afraid
A honest life was so much better
Than crushing myself with that old charade
I found that unused rainbow
Took it off that dusty shelf.
Wrapped myself up in its colorful light
And proceeded to be myself
Go find your dusty rainbow
Take it off that closet shelf
Empower yourself with its beautiful light
And live your authentic self