I can't

I can't tell you everything you want to hear
Because I can't tell you anything that I don't want to say
I can't give you a dozen roses
I can't just give my love away.

I can't play mind games, or try to get you to care
I can't help you if you don't believe, that help is really there
I can't always be your shoulder
Because sometimes I need to cry.
I can't be with you 24/7
Because sometimes I need my time.
I can't really cook a lot
But I can make cookies like you wouldn't believe
I can't let you tell me I'm not beautiful
Because I need my self esteem.

I can't always let you open my doors
Because I need to feel like I'm strong
I can't sit out on a dance
Because I need to feel like I belong.
I can't always afford
The things you might want to do
But to me material things don't matter,
As long as I'm with you.

I'm sorry I'm a picky eater
And sometimes I don't like to clean
I can't always do what you want me to
Please don't think that I'm mean
But I have a mind of my own
And I'm very proud
I really can't blend in
I love to stand out.
I can't tell you I love you
Because I don't know who you are.
I wish I could just find you
Or maybe you're not that far.