I can not be me
You hold me back
And take me down
Making me lose sight
Of all I am
I am a good person
And I do make mistakes
But I do not need you
To take the blame
I want to be free
To do what I please
Not have to sit around
Waiting for your approval
I want to be me
And I fear I can not
I am who I am
Not perfect, nor close
I learn and live on
Fearing the words you speak
I can not tell you anything
For the fact you will tell me I'm wrong
I want to love but can not
Because I'm being held to a chair
Taped and gagged
So I can not speak my feelings
I am sorry to tell you
But I will not let you hold me down
You can try and try
But I am me
Let me be who I want to
And just watch
I'll be a miracle
A beautiful rose never to wilt
Even after death
I'll be triumphant
People will forever remember me
So please family
Let me live my life my way.
