The proud

[Verse 1]
Here I am again
Trying for you
Never mind who I am
It's no consequence to you
Explaining aspirations
That could never suit
I would do anything to
Keep harmony with you

[Pre-Chorus]
All at the expense of my contentment
Lost in grandiose projections
I only got one concern and that is

[Chorus]
I just hope you're proud of me
In spite of it all
I want you to see me
I just hope you're proud of me
In spite of it all
I want you to see me for me

[Verse 2]
How do you quantify
Whether I qualify
Is your smile a satisfaction guaranteed?
Peace of mind is all I want
Never my desires
Running around in circles
Chasing my tail

[Pre-Chorus]
All at the expense of my contentment
Lost in grandiose projections
Only got one concern and that is

[Chorus]
I just hope you're proud of me
In spite of it all
I want you to see me
I just hope you're proud of me
In spite of it all
I want you to see me for me

[Chorus]
I just hope you're proud of me
In spite of it all
I want you to see me
I just hope you're proud of me
In spite of it all
I want you to see me for me