I know you think your way is good
And your word is understood
It's so clear you want the very best for me
So I'm trying to do things right
Keep my own mind out of sight
But it's hard when that's not who I want to be
Haven't I tried to live how you say
Haven't I tried to do things your way
Haven't I tried, haven't I tried
Haven't I tried to toe the right line
Haven't I tried to bide my own time
Haven't I tried, Haven't I tried
You know that I've tried
It's no good things have to change
I understand this might seem strange
But I must live my life the way that's best for me
You have done the best you can
But can't you see I've got to be my own man
So please let me be the one I'm meant to be
Haven't I tried to live how you say
Haven't I tried to do things your way
Haven't I tried, haven't I tried
Haven't I tried to toe the right line
Haven't I tried to bide my own time
Haven't I tried, Haven't I tried
You know that I've tried
Haven't I tried to live how you say
Haven't I tried to do things your way
Haven't I tried, haven't I tried
Haven't I tried to toe the right line
Haven't I tried to bide my own time
Haven't I tried, Haven't I tried
You know that I've tried