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.