I Won't

You tell me I have no choice
no mind of my own
you say I have no voice
that my life is only a loan.

What if I want to do things my way?
What if I want to shine
what if I just want today
just this moment to be mine?

You tell me not to worry
that you will lead my step
I hate to say I'm sorry
but I refuse to be in your debt.

I am not yours to control
I have my own mind
I have my own soul.

You tell me you are "the man"
that I must follow in your lead
and follow your every demand.

I hate to say I'm sorry,
but I do have my own choice.
I can leave you to yourself
and raise myself to use my voice.

I don't need you,
really I don't.
I'm sure you think I do
but when you say "do it", I won't.