I don’t remember when it first began Perhaps it was when I first wanted to Please my parents and live up to their dreams Of what they wanted me to be: A doctor, a lawyer, or a CEO. But I think it all started When I first wanted to catch your attention And live up to your dreams Of what you wanted me to be: Beautiful, popular, and wealthy. I wish that I had not been so blind To all those signs we were not meant to be. You tell me I got what I deserved And that I will never measure up. Baby, you know I don’t like lies. I mourn for all the time I lost Trying to get into your world. I mourn for all the friends I drove away Tricking myself into believing They cannot be part of our world. But I shall not grieve for long For I cannot turn time back. I can only move on from my past mistake. They say that for every end, There is always a new beginning. I know it will hurt to say goodbye, But for the first time in a long while, I can breathe the sweet taste of freedom. So I must bid you a farewell For I will not be bound by your chains anymore.