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Not Broken Just Different

"Not Broken Just Different" is the sixth track on the 2024 album Musically Untalented Fool by Doug's Music Shack. It is in the alternative rock genre with a runtime of 6:54. If you want more information on the album, the about "Musically Untalented Fool" page can be found here. This will include links to where you can listen to the album - free, paid, and streaming options are available.

About Not Broken Just Different

"Not Broken Just Different" is a deeply personal song that serves as a message to my younger self. Growing up neurodivergent, I often felt misunderstood and out of place. The lyrics recount the struggles of being labeled lazy or unfocused when, in reality, my mind just worked differently. References to video games and pop culture symbolize the escapes that provided comfort during those times.

Writing this song was a healing process. It allowed me to reflect on my journey towards self-acceptance, especially after being diagnosed with ADHD and autism as an adult. The chorus expresses a heartfelt wish to reassure my younger self that there's nothing wrong with being different. Ultimately, the song is about embracing one's unique identity and finding freedom in self-understanding.

Lyrics

(Verse)
Bright lights and chaotic noise
A world that moved too fast
Trying to fit in, but always feeling
Like a glitch in the matrix

(Pre-chorus)
They said, "You're smart, but you're so lazy"
"Just focus, try, get it right"
But my mind was a whirlwind
And I couldn't find the light

(Chorus)
Little me, I see you struggling
In a world that doesn't understand
Weird kid, always on the outside
Game controller firmly in hand
I wish I could reach through time
And tell you it's not your fault
You're not broken, just different
Your mind works in its own way

(Verse)
Final Fantasy and Power Rangers
But I couldn't save myself
From the whispers and the sideways glances
Always the odd one on the shelf

(Pre-chorus)
They said, "You've got so much potential"
"Why can't you pay attention?"
But my mind couldn't filter out the noise
So I spent so many days in detention

(Chorus)
Little me, I see you struggling
In a world that doesn't understand
Weird kid, always on the outside
Game controller firmly in hand
I wish I could reach through time
And tell you it's not your fault
You're not broken, just different
Your mind works in its own way
 
(Bridge)
Now I'm older, and I see much clearer
The labels that tried to define
ADHD and autism - just words
For a beautifully different design

(Verse)
Looking back with love and sadness
For the child I used to be
Healing now, embracing madness
Finally learning to be free

(Chorus)
Little me, I see you struggling
In a world that doesn't understand
Weird kid, always on the outside
Game controller firmly in hand
I wish I could reach through time
And tell you it's not your fault
You're not broken, just different
Your mind works in its own way

(Outro)
You're not broken, just different
Finally learning to be free

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