Why is it so hard to treat yourself with the respect That you would give anybody else Why can't you be on your own side Get off your back a little while Do you think you're not susceptible To falling head first into yourself You know your story can't ever change 'till you get off your back again If you only had a reason For those mirrors wrapped around your head Come out and see things from where you don't stand What if you gave yourself half a chance You know you have to enjoy the ride Off your back a little while