Dad, Mom (I'm not blaming you)

Ashamed of yourself
Of the image reflected in the mirror
Since when did I start feeling this way
So uncomfortable?

So
I'll tell you a little about myself
Yeah, I never fit in
A young man who was a bit disconnected
Just like most people
Coming into the world without having been planned

Dad, mom
I'm not blaming you
I know
You grew up like this too
Victims of the domino effect
Blinded by the pleasure of the moment
That's how I came into the world
Without the slightest idea

Dad, mom
Tell me what your plans are!
What do you want from me?
Will I be just another one
Or the one who will break this cycle?

Dad, mom
I'm not a superhero
You didn't raise me for that!
What do you expect from me?
I don't have superpowers!

I'm not like the successful neighbor's son
I never got good grades in school
And I wasn't even the teachers' favorite!
You told me to run away from fights
That it was better to be a living coward
Than a dead bully!

Dad, mom
I always lowered my head
I did as you told me!
Why do you blame me for my cowardice now?
How many times have I been humiliated?
How many times have I held back my silent tears?

Dad, mom
I don't even know who I am anymore
Where did my courage go?
I'm afraid of the world out there!
Where did my self-confidence go?
I'm ashamed of my own reflection!
Where did my self-esteem go?
I can't even handle myself!

Dad, mom
Tell me what your plans are!
What do you want from me?
Will I be just another one
Or the one who will break this cycle?

Dad, mom
I'm not a superhero
You didn't raise me to be one!
What do you expect from me?
I don't have superpowers!

Dad, mom
I don't blame you