I am trying to be mature,
Trying to act responsibly,
But tell me, 'cause I'm not quite sure,
Why should I if you don't respect me?
I am trying to find some space,
But you monitor the air I breathe,
The pressure turns into angry words,
But we both refuse to relieve.
I know you're scared I'll make mistakes,
But I have to learn from the chances I take.
I'm never going to find out from your confines,
Just let me draw a little outside the lines.

I can't take,
Restrictions anymore.
I don't want your chain,
You can't close every door.
I can't fake,
Wanting what you provide.
I don't want safety,
You can't lock me up inside.

I am trying to have control,
Trying to wach what I say,
But it's seems we constantly battle,
To see who will get their way.
I am trying to keep your trust,
But you suspect every thing I do,
And if you refuse to trust me,
Then I refuse to be honest with you.
I know you're just being over protective,
But I've had enough of being deflective.
I'm sick of trying to be what you want me to be,
So drop your pride and set me free.

I can't take,
The way that you've become.
The more that you react,
The more I feel numb.
I can't fake,
The real me is denied.
I don't want your words,
You can't lock me up inside.

I can't act meet your standard of perfection,
Accept who I've become or you'll face my rejection.
Words shout,
Anger, doubt,
In the end,
Who goes without?
Distances near,
Fair, unfair,
Do you know,
Where we go from here?
There's no way that this is something you can hide,
I hope you figure out you can't lock me up inside,
Can't lock me up inside.