Why do you say that I'm your autumn leaf? 'Cause I don't think I'm anything you see I'm not your baby, precious, no satisfaction guaranteed When I dance to the rhythm of my life and my heartbeat Don't hold me down when I wanna go on The path I chose is destination unknown Release yourself, let your soul be the guide But if you're too grave, we are of a different stripe Today I'll stay by you But tonight I soar and say goodbye I don't want to touch this ground, because I wanna fly free It's a cage bird feeling when ou hold me, you see But you won't be lost nor lonely, if you know the rules I play Let the world be your lover in this beautiful ballet Today I'll stay by you But tonight I soar and say goodbye Today I'll stay by you But tonight I soar and say goodbye Today I'll stay by you But tonight I soar and say goodbye Today I'll stay by you But tonight I soar and say, soar and say goodbye