Parent

would I lie to you if it

meant me going down too?

would I be losing you if I

pushed too far

my throat is raw

my eyes are sore

all this shouting and screaming going on

tugging and pulling on my youth

just trying to get the truth

is this the way it's always been

can't change your point of view

God is good and this is true

what have I left behind

oh loving parent

what do I hope to be one day

oh loving parent

would you take me as I am

if I couldn't get it right

would you still hear me out

if I spoke my mind

my heart is broken, my mind confused

all these expectations way too high

tugging and pulling at the truth

just trying to understand my youth

is this the way it's meant to be

can you change your point of view

God is good and this is true

what have I left behind

oh loving parent

what do I hope to be one day

oh loving parent

what have I now become

oh hated daughter

what have I now become

beloved son