No matter how hard I try You've got that look in your eye I'll always be who I was (I'll always be who I was) It's such a waste of time Already made up your mind Dismissed for what I was (Dismissed for what I was) Judging me on my past self When I was somebody else Making me your enemy (Making me your enemy) I wasn't asking for help It's just the hand I was dealt So can you just let me be me Let me be You're afraid of what you don't understand I should belong you never gave me a chance (gave me a chance) Always punished for my past mistakes Locked in moments I didn't create Misunderstood me Blinded by what you perceive Content in what you believe You hate me nevertheless (You hate me nevertheless) The lives you manipulate Situations you create No you're not worth the stress (No you're not worth the stress) Your answer's always the same But why should I be ashamed When I have changed my ways (When I have changed my ways) I don't want sympathy I want to be set free From all my vulnerable days Vulnerable days You're afraid of what you don't understand I should belong you never gave me a chance (gave me a chance) Always punished for my past mistakes Locked in moments I didn't create You're afraid of what you don't understand I should belong you never gave me a chance (gave me a chance) Always punished for my past mistakes Locked in moments I didn't create Misunderstood No matter how hard I try You've got that look in your eye I'll always be who I was (I'll always be who I was) It's such a waste of time Already made up your mind Dismissed for what I was Misunderstood me