I sought ways to free myself,
to be happy
I sought ways to fill me with joy
reaching for things I could not enjoy

I gave to them what they wanted
I lived my life only for them
in return I got haunted
I wanted to be free
but was bound even more

I wanted peace
but could not have it with ease
I wanted to be me
to feel every inch of myself
to be who I truly am

All I wanted was to be free
to dance the butterfly dance
the dance of freedom
but all I ever wanted
was behind my closed eyes