Haven't I Tried

I know you think your way is good
 And your word is understood
 It's so clear you want the very best for me
 So I'm trying to do things right
 Keep my own mind out of sight
 But it's hard when that's not who I want to be
 Haven't I tried to live how you say
 Haven't I tried to do things your way
 Haven't I tried, haven't I tried
 Haven't I tried to toe the right line
 Haven't I tried to bide my own time
 Haven't I tried, Haven't I tried
 You know that I've tried
 It's no good things have to change
 I understand this might seem strange
 But I must live my life the way that's best for me
 You have done the best you can
 But can't you see I've got to be my own man
 So please let me be the one I'm meant to be
 Haven't I tried to live how you say
 Haven't I tried to do things your way
 Haven't I tried, haven't I tried
 Haven't I tried to toe the right line
 Haven't I tried to bide my own time
 Haven't I tried, Haven't I tried
 You know that I've tried
 Haven't I tried to live how you say
 Haven't I tried to do things your way
 Haven't I tried, haven't I tried
 Haven't I tried to toe the right line
 Haven't I tried to bide my own time
 Haven't I tried, Haven't I tried
 You know that I've tried