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I've tried to be what you've wanted for so long
I didn't want to disappoint you
But the weight of your approval is pulling me down
The load has become to heavy to hold
I'm dying to be the best
Can't you see...
Just for once can't I just be me
I'm sinking slowly but surely
You'll judge me and leave me like you always do
Please hold my hand
Don't let me go
My efforts aren't enough
My hard earned trust means nothing
What more can I do
I can't keep living like this
It's time to break free
To let go of all you expect of me
Because living like this will surely kill me
I love you and I tried to be perfect for you
But I just want to be normal
I want to make mistakes so I can learn from them
I want to fall so I can pick myself back up
I'm starting new
I have to be myself
Because I can't keep living for you
Copyright © Alyssa Jones | Year Posted 2009
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