Lyrics
Am I everything you hoped I'd be
Reflecting on whether the speaker meets expectations.
Before I stood on my two feet
Contemplating existence before being independent.
When I was born and you still young
Noting the parent's youth during the speaker's birth.
Was I a second chance to right your wrongs
Questioning if the speaker is a chance for parental redemption.
Cause maybe I would save the world
Expressing a desire to make a significant positive impact.
With a first of kind cancer cure
Fantasizing about a groundbreaking medical achievement.
Or maybe I'd be president
Considering the possibility of becoming a wise president.
Yeah the first one with some common sense
Desiring to be a leader with common sense.
I'm trying to do all that I can
Affirming the commitment to making the most of life.
With this life that you gave me
Acknowledging gratitude for the gift of life.
This chance, oh it's amazing
Expressing awe at the incredible opportunity.
But if I come up short like I fear
Acknowledging the fear of falling short in life.
Will you still be proud you brought me here
Asking if the parent will still be proud despite potential shortcomings.
Guess I'll never be a movie star
Resigning to the fact of not becoming a movie star.
And I probably won't sell out the Garden
Accepting limitations, unlikely to achieve great fame.
But a song I wrote, it changed one life
Finding value in impacting someone's life through a song.
And the friends I hold, I hold them tight
Treasuring meaningful relationships with friends.
I'm trying to do all that I can
Reiterating the commitment to making the most of life.
With this life that you gave me
Expressing gratitude for the extraordinary chance at life.
This chance, oh it's amazing
Reiterating the awe at the amazing opportunity.
But if I come up short like I fear
Expressing fear of falling short and seeking parental approval.
Will you still be proud
Pleading for continued parental pride despite uncertainties.
Are you still proud
Seeking confirmation of ongoing parental pride.
Does it make you proud
Questioning if the speaker's existence brings pride.
That I am here
Stating the current presence and existence.
I am here
Reiterating the current presence and existence.
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