I watch as my big dreams walk behind me They trick they scheme they tease Felt like as a young girl I barely knew exactly What I wanna be, what I wanna be, what I wanna be What I wanna be And as the real world comes to its feet To shake my hand to greet With coldness and eloquence I'm never tired to in distress But I'm supposed to be you and I try to be you But I thought I'd be you, but I'll never be I watch as my big dreams walk behind me They trick they scheme they tease Felt like as a young girl I barely knew exactly What I wanna be, what I wanna be, what I wanna be What I wanna be And as the real world comes to its feet To shake my hand to greet With coldness and eloquence I'm never tired to in distress But I'm supposed to be you and I try to be you But I thought I'd be you, but I'll never be May as well just be me May as well just be me May as well just be me May as well just be me All I wanted Was a need (to be wanted) The thoughts revived into the night My mind prepares for flight (was forgotten) There's fearlessness and confidence I dream myself above the rest I'm post to be you, but I shouldn't be you But I couldn't be you, but I try to be May as well just be me May as well just be me May as well just be me May as well just be me