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Your Congratulations - Lyrics by Alanis Morissette


Lyrics
I wouldn't have compromised as much.
So much of myself for fear of having you hating me.I would've sung so loudly,
It would've cracked myself.I became so self-conscious of anything exuberant.I wouldn't have sold myself short.I wouldn't have kept my eyes glued to the ground.
If I had've known my invisibility would not make a difference,I would've run around screaming proudly at the top of my voice.I wouldn't have said it was in fact luck,I'm talking idealism here.I would not have been so self-deprecating,I wouldn't have cowered for fear of having my eyes scratched out.I wouldn't have cut my comfort off.I wouldn't have feigned needlessness.I would not have discredited every one of their compliments.
It was your approval I wanted.
Your congratulations.

Book: Reflection on the Important Things