understand me, that's all i ask
comfort me when i am in pain,
lift my chin when i feel ashamed
realize the emotions that i claim
realize that they can't be cast away
but you couldn't do that.
feel me that's all i want
realize the person that i am
don't focus on the bad
don't turn your back
and don't start an attack
yet you ignore my touch
love me that's what i cry
come to my games, be proud of me
don't be indifferent to my pleas
see the person i want to be
and shape me with your expertise
yet you make me want to die
listen to me, what i say
hear about the things i enjoy
don't treat my words like a ploy
i don't mean to interrupt or annoy
my life's not a game, I'm not a toy.
yet you orchestrate me in your play
see me, look into my soul
see me for what i am
not some rebellious sham
look from where i stand
look at me like I'm a man
but you eyes are distant and cold
when i leave, miss me dear
a crushed childhood is hard to replace
but i have found a brand new place
one where i can live the way i want
where my ideas are accepted and my will is tough
somewhere i can fit into place
where love doesn't leave a bittersweet taste
its too bad we ended up this way
there are so many things that i wish to say
so much knowledge i could have gained
so many good times we could have shared
much less heartbreak for us to bear
but you made your message clear
so silently i sit and pray
waiting for the impossible day
when you will come to see who Ive become
and beam with pride that's fueled by love