• The way I act isn’t at all the best,
    But it’s clear that I can play the worst.
    And I know,
    That someone else should take up the lead.

    I’m sure you hate the fool that isn’t me,
    But even now I’m trying to lie.
    In your eyes,
    When I act up, I’m just like a curse.

    I could tell you that I’m different inside,
    But you knew it before, and again
    You will see,
    The mask I wear can’t just be removed.

    We can both tell I can’t try to hide that,
    But all I can do is turn over
    A new leaf,
    So I can see what color it is.

    I couldn’t tell you what I needed most,
    But now I know, that what I want is new
    For your tree.
    Don’t try to blossom, if it stunts your growth.

    Trying to be funny has done nothing,
    But still I long to see you with your
    Open arms.
    I could only hope to be received

    I can’t deny I shouldn’t ask this much,
    But if you could find a room to spare,
    To hold me,
    I’ll do everything to make amends.

    I’m searching for the path you’ve been taking,
    But each day, I’m getting farther, and
    By someday,
    I’ll be lost without you guiding me.

    I can’t change the things that I’ve done so far,
    But if you can somehow forgive me,
    I’ll be free.
    And somehow, I’ll be worth so much more.

    And I know, in your eyes,
    You will see a new leaf for your tree,
    Open arms to hold me,
    By someday, I’ll be free.

    And once I’m free, what will I become?
    Will you tell me when I’m there?
    Where will we go then,
    And will we still be friends?