Do you see me - do you care Ya talk about me - like I'm not there Don't get a word in - when you're around I bet you don't know - what I'm about 'Cuz I will, I will speak for myself What you see isn't all I am I need a place to stand I will, I will speak for myself There's so much you're missing If you care you'd listen You suffocate me - you drown me out I'm tired of waiting - with a doubt I feel I'm fading - I flicker out My heart is screaming - without a sound - yeah 'Cuz I will, I will speak for myself What you see isn't all I am I need a place to stand I will, I will speak for myself There's so much you're missing If you care you'd listen I'm not sorry for who I am Take it or leave it It's my time to take a stand Throw it or keep it Know that - don't need to understand Won't say it again I will, I will, I will, you know I will 'Cuz I will, I will speak for myself What you see isn't all I am I need a place to stand I will, you know I will I will speak for myself There's so much you're missing If you care you'd listen If you care you'd listen I will, I will speak for myself