The critics hate me!

who are you to judge?

who are you to say?

just mind your own business

and be on your way

I used to care

what people said

let them dictate

everything I did

trying hard to please

everyone that I knew

and not liking

what I had become

because they're never through

criticizing

and looking for mistakes

in everything you

say or do

I swear it's not too late

Live your life

for yourself

you might find....

find just who you are

and find your peace of mind

Don't just take my advice

take your own

and you will be more comfortable

wherever you may roam

I had to learn

once again

how to dream

and to chart my own destiny

not someone else's scheme

had to learn

how to laugh

not to frown

find humor in the little things

that used to bring me down

don't just hear my song

write your masterpiece

dance to it everyday

and find your inner peace

Live your life

for yourself

you might find

just who you are

put your critics

on their shelf!