Let me see your face

You know how some people think they know you?
They analyse everything you say, even your thoughts.
Interpreting each word, each tone, each expression.
Then they base their whole analysis on their own perception.
And this, they say, is you!

You know how some people think they know you?
They criticize everything you say and do.
Scrutinizing your words, actions, and your gestures.
Then they base their criticism on their own negative thoughts.
And this they say is you!

You know how some people think they know you?
They judge you in all ways, even what you feel.
They think they know what you feel, think and do is true.
Then they base their judgements on their own feelings.
And this they say is you!

You know how you know you?
Confused, misunderstood, miserable, and unloved.
Because you just can't seem to do anything right.
Then you base yourself on their self-projections of you.
And this is not you!