Before (and After) You

Maybe not my finest work but I think it has a good message. A sequel of sorts to oK.

I knew who I was before you
And maybe it wasn't who
They're all convinced I should be
But it was someone who was alright with me

I knew who I was without you
I was beautiful long before you
You didn't make me anymore complete
And the happiness you brought me was brief

I knew who I was on my own
And now I can be that girl again
Maybe she's afraid but that's oK
Because one day she won't be

I knew who I was before you
And I know who I'll be long after you
I'm not who they're convinced I should be
But that's alright with me