Reach For The Stars Lyrics

I'm not not the son you wanted

I'm not 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 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

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

Because I'm gone

Or is it easier when I'm away

What if I'm

Moving on

Or you could give me one reason to stay

Do you cry (do you cry)

Because 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 Im meant to be