I just want to be happy

"I just want to be happy,"

I said, as tears fell down my face

I just want to be happy

and get the hell out of this place.

I just want to be happy

but I know I'll never feel that here

in this place where love is scarcely shown

and most time is spent in fear...

I just want to be happy

I don't wanna measure up

to some stupid freaking standards

that society made up

I just want to be happy

I just want to feel free

I just want to feel secure...

like I can actually be me

I want to lay down my burden

kick my heels up & relax...

I just want to be happy...

Is that too much to ask?