Serina Jung

Lyrics

I Don't Have To Be Strong
(c) 1999, Serina Jung / Eric Bernard


you know, I hate to cry
makes me feel so weak
and I feel ashamed of my vulnerability
instead I scoff while I quiver like a leaf
but it’s easier than admitting I’m sensitive
 
when you get too close
I seek solitude
a place to hide but I find no shelter
I’m not consoled by my desperate company
but it’s easier than saying I need you
 
I don’t have to be strong
shouldn’t need to be in control
if my tears want to fall I should let them flow
I don’t need to be cruel or tough or hard
I should learn to let go
 
I can be such a fool when I push you to extremes
when I need to win to make me bigger
so I rock the boat and flounder while I sink
cuz it’s easier than making apologies
 
I don’t have to be strong
shouldn’t need to be in control
if my tears want to fall I should let them flow
I don’t need to be cruel or tough or hard
I should let my feelings show
I should learn to let go
 
I’m curt when I’m caught off-guard
angry when I must justify
silent when I’m cornered
aloof when I’m ignored
cocky when I’m questioned
adamant when I’m uncertain
 it’s wearing me down
 wearing me down 
 
I don’t have to be strong
shouldn’t need to be in control
if my tears want to fall I should let them flow
I don’t need to be cruel or tough or hard
I should let my feelings show
I should learn to let go