Independence Parade

It took some time but now I can see my faults
And I've made up my mind now, see how the water falls
And it's so personal that I could not come to terms with it
The choices that I've made, well, it seems I'm here to stay

The waves are strong but they won't pull me down
I know right from wrong and that's the strength I've found
It's been a while but I think I've got it now
The waves are strong but they won't pull me down

Down on myself for doing things I said I'd never do
I've made mistakes, all part of growing up, it's true
We see eye to eye but there was no way for me to know
Until I tried, I've seen the lies, I know which way to go

Forget what I've learned, learn to forget
I never wanted this, I'm happy with the way it was
With success that I have earned comes hatred
I never wanted this, I really never wanted this

Down
Down
Down
Down

The waves are strong but they won't pull me down
I know right from wrong and that's the strength I've found
It's been a while but I think I've got it now
The waves are strong but they won't pull me down