Soleil Mandel, age 13
California
This song was inspired by a friend I had from fifth through sixth grade, with whom I had a very unhealthy relationship.
Sharpied Heart
Verse
You wanted to draw over my smile with a Sharpie
But I said please can we go to the party?
You used to draw frowns on your Barbies
You said it looked more realistic that way
But I couldn’t say.
Chorus
I was unprejudiced
You were a pessimist
I was the cleverest
You called me your therapist