you expect me to live my life
stuck in a world that I'll grow to despise
you expect me to compromise
to give up my needs just so you could survive

no! i'll never be (like you want me to be)

you expect me to stand aside
and watch everything that I love pass me by
you expect me to close my eyes
so you can protect me in this world of lies

no! i'll never be (this isn't me)
no! i'll never be (like you want me to be)

but you, you won't let me decide
you won't control my life
you don't know what is right for me

you expect me to fantasize
and dream of a dream that will never be mine
don't expect me to waste my time
searching for something I know I won't find

no! i'll never be (like you want me to be)