Lyrics

Tired to be the perfect schoolgirl All straight A's, no detentions Teacher's pet, classroom boffin I tried, where did it get me? Tried to be the perfect worker Gave my life to my director Worked weekends, bank holidays I tried, where did it get me? Can't be the person you want me to be Can't live this old life, got to be free Can't be the person you want me to be Can't keep on floating so far out at sea Can't be the person you want me to be Can't you just open your eyes and see? Can't you just love me, accept me as me? Tried to be the perfect girlfriend Clean house, scrubbed floors, meals twice a day Took on your dreams as my direction I tried, where did it get me? I tried to wear all those hats On a head that need nothing A head that's mine, mine all mine I tried, where did it get me? Can't be the person you want me to be Can't live this old life, got to be free Can't be the person you want me to be Can't keep on floating so far out at sea Can't be the person you want me to be Can't you just open your eyes and see? Can't you just love me, accept me as me? Me!