We are the pressure
Pushing you down
Into the water
Hitting the ground
Can I have a second to breathe?
You’re too young
You’re too old
Is it silver, or is it gold?
It’s you or it’s me
Can I have a second to breathe?
Be who you are
And you set the bar
You are a star
You can go so far!
Can I have a second to breathe?
Be innocent be cute
Be pretty and mute
Look sexy in your swimsuit
That’s all you need to do
Can I have a second to breathe?
Be skinny, be small
Be slim and be tall
Have the tiniest waist of them all
Look like a barbie doll
Can I have a second to breathe?
Binge, Purge, whatever it takes
Starve, work out until your figure shakes
No we can’t put down the breaks
Don’t stop, I don’t care that your body aches
Can I have a second to breathe?
Smile, laugh be a sweet
Always be aware that when you compete
With the other girls that walk down the street
You must be the most upbeat
Can I have a second to breathe?
So remember all of this as you grow
That it’s your fault, and they shouldn’t know
About what happens where they don’t go
Listen to the wisdom that we bestow,
AND NO, YOU CAN NOT HAVE A SECOND TO BREATHE
