Hate on Me

I have to just do me and be happy. And I'm not realizing this for the first time. I've had to repeat this lesson a few times, with several different people who have crossed my life path. I guess another remedial lesson was needed.

Some people no matter what you do just can not be pleased - and I mean no matter what you do. Even if it's what they say they want. You could bend over backwards, throw in a couple cartwheels, doing what they want, dotting every I and crossing every T and a flaw is destined to be found. Something will set them off eventually without warning.

I know now not to take it personally. The expectations of others are just that. Their expectations. I don't have to live up to them if I choose not to. I have my own life to live. And if they don't like me being me and not what they want me to be... then tough. That's not my problem, I choose not to deal with those issues anymore. I choose to keep on doing me and taking care of my children the way I see fit. Living my life the I see fit. It's not fair to me or anyone around me to try and fit into someone else's mold. And if they don't like it tough... one way or another they'll figure out I'm not a puppet.

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No matter where I live
Despite the things I give
You'll always be this way
So go head and hate

Hate on me hater
Either now or later
Cuz I'm gonna do me (I'm gonna do me)
You'll be mad baby (go head and hate)
Go head and hate on me hater
I'm not afraid of
What I got I paid for
You can hate on me

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You cannot hate on me
Cuz my mind is free
Fill my destiny
So shall it be

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Hate On Me