Masterpiece

Lyrics

[Verse] She rarely played outside with the other kids Rather spend all day with a pen and pad Sketching all the ideas that were in her head Rainbows, unicorns and castles from foreign lands Upgraded crayons with 64 colors Waterpaint that she borrowed from her brothers Art was a lens to the world she discovered Committed at a young age while others cut corners Getting paid by the 8th grade Selling pieces to her church that they raffled on Christmas day Had her first show sophomore year Beyond all peers when it came to careers But all too clear that her life lacked balance From only being focused on developing her talent In class she was silent... even with the answer She never had the heart to raise her hands up Hair in a bun, no makeup but cute Ignored by the dudes 'cause she so late to bloom Told her mom guys only paid attention When she was at an art show or working on a painting Mom said, "Focus, ignore all of it" She took the advice and got a full-ride scholarship Making plans in the back of geometry Next to the only guy who moved more awkwardly Love at first sight would be an understatement For the first time, she found someone who related A certified nerd but gentleman in the making Got the blessing from her pops to start dating Can't be separated, picked the same college Ultra responsible, prioritized knowledge Even when they struggled, they still had each other Senior year she found out she's 'bout to be a mother At first she was overjoyed, thoughts of a girl or boy Family Christmases and opening toys But then, reality starts to set in That everything she worked towards might just end How would having a child affect a full scholarship Or her career in the arts that was promising He had doubts too but seemed more calm Try to show strength while she cried in his arms "I guess this means that I'll never be a star" He said, "Hold on, you already are" To be a good parent is so very hard It may seem different but it's all really art All she really wanted was to be a star He said, "Hold on, you already are" To raise a good child is so very hard It may seem different but it's all really art