Taught to live in the shadows, of others with whom I reside,
Why not let me be myself, I have nothing to hide.
Taught to hide my feelings, told I mustn't care,
Why not let me be myself, I have so much to share.
Taught to cover the truth, taught to scheme and lie,
Why not let me be myself, I will not wither and die.
I'll teach myself to be myself, please accept me for who I am,
I'll make mistakes and learn from them, I'll become a better man.
I'll go through life and face the truth, no longer cower and hide,
I will teach myself to be myself, and I'll walk tall with pride....