Feelings Towards My Parents

Why do you criticize
everything i do?
is it because Im not perfect?
or because Im not like you?

i found a guy who makes me happy
but thats not good enough
if its not my love, my school, my room
you complain about other stuff

i think its time to give up on always trying to please you
because there is no point when you expect more
than i am able to do

stop taking advantage of being in charge of me
because you take it too far
even my friends agree.

i get grounded for everything
because you love making me mad
then you talk crap about my accomplishments
because you love to see me sad

you ask why Im miserable
each and everyday
but who wouldnt be
after living this way?

i am thankful for everything
and appreciate what i get
but because i have you to put me down
Im still, always upset

you say you want me to change and to smile a little more
but how can i do that when loving my boyfriend
you call me a frickin wh***?

now everything i do
Im gonna do for me
cuz Im the only one who knows
what a great person i could be

so from now on, do me a favor
and just leave me alone
because i deserve so much more
and i could do it on my own.