Reach For The Stars

I'm not the son you wanted
I'm not the man you thought I'd be
You think that I'm a dead end
And I chase a hollow dream
Sticks and stones might break my bones
But your words they hurt the most
Your chokehold on my goals turned me to a ghost

I tried to reach for the stars but you wouldn't let me
I tried to grow my own wings but you'd rather ground me
All the things that you say cut deeper than you think
Promise me you'll change, never more than a day
I tried to reach for the stars but you wouldn't let me

You were too busy to talk when I needed
I was too petty to not hold grudges
I cannot hear over all the screaming
Head in my pillow at night like it's nothing
Telling it things that I'd never say to your face
I'm tired of running in place
Tired of sleeping too much and when I wake up I know today's the same
I wish I could make you understand
Wish I was taught how to be a man
You taught me to never show my emotions
So I found a song I could put 'em in damn
Maybe you held me back 'cause you never got any help
And maybe you're doubting me 'cause you never believed in yourself

I tried to reach for the stars but you wouldn't let me
I tried to grow my own wings but you'd rather ground me
All the things that you say cut deeper than you think
Promise me you'll change, never more than a day
I tried to reach for the stars but you wouldn't let me

Do you cry
'Cause I'm gone
Or is it easier when I'm away
What if I'm
Moving on
Just give me one good reason I should stay
Do you cry (do you cry)
'Cause I'm gone (Cause I'm gone)
Or is it easier when I'm away
What if I'm (What if I'm)
Moving on (Movin on)
Why should I stay

I tried to reach for the stars but you wouldn't let me
I tried to grow my own wings but you'd rather ground me
All the things that you say cut deeper than you think
Promise me you'll change, never more than a day
I tried to reach for the stars but you wouldn't let me

I'm not the son you wanted
But I'll be the man I'm meant to be