I push people away,
Even when they say they want to stay.
You taught me that people leave,
Now I never believe.
I've built walls around me,
High and strong can't you see?
People can't see what's inside,
You taught me how to hide.
I cry at night the tears fall so fast,
You taught me that love doesn't last.
Still you don't see,
The hurt you have caused me.
I know too much for someone so young,
But I can't tell, you taught me to bite my tongue.
You say I love you without much meaning,
And you taught me to be independent, no leaning.
But I want to let people inside,
I want to lean on somebody I don't want to hide.
Don't you see? I want someone to love me.
I want to set my heart completely free.
You taught me to lock myself up tight,
But I need somebody tonight.
I hate the way you taught me these things,
The way I know the pain life brings.
