Every little thing

Perfectionists can't perfect people

Everything I am,
and everything I do.
It never seemed to be,
good enough for you.

It's not like I haven't tried,
to hold all my mistakes inside,
so I could be perfect for you.

I am so tired of trying to be,
someone you want me to be,
but you don't understand.

So everytime I see you I put on a fake smile,
and act like I am someone else.

But I wonder,
if I tried to be myself,
let myself go all the way out.
Would you accept that side of me?
Or would you turn away from me?

If I spoke out loud,
if I tried to make you proud.
Would you like that different side of me?

I am sorry I can't be,
someone you used to see.
when I was,
trying to be,
perfect for you.