Dear Parents

Dear parents

I know you’re proud of me

But sometimes I feel like a trophy

It’s who you expect me to be

Oh, dear parents

I see my dreams in your eyes

But sometimes I feel suffocated

By pressure and pride all at once

I don't wanna taint the painting in your head

Of your oldest daughter

All that time away, I struggled and became

Who I am today

I’m trying my hardest

To make you the proudest

But I’m not perfect

Perfect at all

I’m trying my hardest

To keep you the happiest

But tell me who’s perfect

Perfect, no one

Dear parents

You’re always there for me

But sometimes I feel like a burden

I’m stuck in this room and can’t breathe

Oh, dear parents

I’ve come to know your flaws

But sometimes it feels like your love is so wrapped up in all the applause

I don't wanna taint the painting in your head

Of your oldest daughter

All that time away, I struggled and became

Who I am today

I’m trying my hardest

To make you the proudest

But I’m not perfect

Perfect, at all

I’m trying my hardest

To keep you the happiest

But tell me who’s perfect

Perfect, no one

And I’ll be strong like my mother

And I'll be kind like my father

I hope I don't falter

Oh, and I'll be strong like my father

And I’ll be kind like my mother

I hope I don't falter, hope I don't falter

I’m trying my hardest

To make you the proudest

But I’m not perfect

Perfect, at all

I’m trying my hardest

To keep you the happiest

But tell me who’s perfect

Perfect, no one

Tell me who's perfect

Perfect, no one

But tell me who's perfect

Perfect, no one

Dear parents