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I don't know? I know.


Sometimes the world sets me apart.

I don't know what to do.

Should I follow my dreams?

Should I work for them?

Should I do as they say?

Should I just stop?

 

Can't I do what I want?

Can't I do what I can?

Can't I do something childish?

Can't I just be happy with myself?

 

The world just keeps spining and I stay off balance.

I don't know what to do anymore.

Should I follow my dreams?

Can't I do what I want?

Should I work for them?

Can't I do what I can?

 

Should I do as they say?

Can't I do something childish?

Should I just stop?

Can't I just be happy?

 

Why don't I orbit and let the world go bye?

Why don't I just become my own star?

I'll reach for my dreams,

Because it is what I want.

I'll work for them,

As long as it is something I can do.

 

I'll do what they say,

As long as I get to be childish.

I will not stop,

Because happiness is within my grasp.

 

It's what I know I want to do.

 

 
 
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