You shouted.  I yelled back.  Your anger built up.  I turned away.  You left.  I cried.  I'm hurt again.  You always say that, that you're so sensitive.  But I'm sensitive, too.  My feelings get hurt by you all the time.  Do you know that?  Time and again I hoped, and time and again, I'm disappointed.  Those words that pierce my heart like a dart over time.  The familiar feeling as two streams of tears slid down my cheeks.  I bit my lip, fighting to contain my emotions, to control what I'm feeling inside.  The pain, anger, frustration all rolled into one and became a blur.  I laughed at myself.  Surprise surprise.  I suppose I placed myself in that position.  I felt lost and alone again.  As I watched my life spun out before my eyes in solitude, I became utterly speechless.  The walls go up again.

Verse 1:

When I did those things

You never knew what I meant

You never truly understood

When I spoke those words

I was merely trying to explain

But you only misunderstood

Bridge 1:

You thought that I was hurting you

That I was misbehaving

You thought I never told the truth

Ever since the beginning

Chorus 1:

Can't you see

Why I had to tell those lies?

Can't you see

When I'm not feeling fine?

You never tried

To uncover the person inside

Can't you see

Those qualities are not mine?

You only see

Who you think I am from the outside

Verse 2:

When I stumbled one time

I'd already failed in your eyes

A disappointment from your stance

When I tried my best

You said it wasn't enough

But you didn't give me a chance

Bridge 2:

You put me down time and again

Made me feel so discouraged

Worthless, penniless in your mind

Made me feel so outraged

Chorus 2:

Can't you see

I never wanted this to start?

Can't you see

How your words stung my heart?

I don't want

For this to be my biggest regret

Can't you see

I didn't love you any less?

You only see

Who you think I am from the outside

Last Line: Will you see

Who I really am on the inside?

Spoken 2:

I pray that one day we will be able to break down these barriers and reach out our hands, so that despite all our differences, we can come upon a mutual understanding, respect one another, and form a strong and loving bond.  I hope to put our past behind us and have open communication with each other.  That would truly be a wish come true.  I love you, Mom, more than you know.