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Expectations Lyrics by Ethan O’Brien

Ethan O’Brien

2021

[Verse 1]
I isolate myself from the rest of the world
Thinking to myself i no longer wanna be controlled
Society said to me to change my personality
But why can't we just be ourselves, i just want to be me
Some people used to say my songs were trash
Some people used to say i only do it for the cash
I dont get paid, i dont got no clout
They just jealous haters that just simply cry and pout

[Chorus]
I'm sorry that I cannot live up to your expectations
I'm sorry that I have inspirations and certain limitations
I'm sorry that I'm not the person that you want me to bе
I'm sorry that the only person that can control me is mе
But the truth is, I’ve been through a lot
I’ve been tryna ignore it but I gotta “man up”
I write these songs to keep my mind off the bad things
Life is just a game of chess without the queens and kings

[Verse 2]
When I sit by my window on a rainy night
I think about the past and I think about those frights
From small arguments turning into big fights
But I try to forget about it, cause the future is bright
People always told me to be just like the other kids
People always told me that i will never make it big
People always told me i’m never gonna get a gig
And i never listened cause i always stayed in the mid
I might be negative and positive at some points
But dont forget i always fail to disappoint
The haters make me stronger, the fans take me farther
And it only starts from here so just watch me grow larger

[Chorus]
Oh I'm sorry that I cannot live up to your expectations
I'm sorry that I have inspirations and certain limitations
I'm sorry that I'm not the person that you want me to be
I'm sorry that the only person that can control me is me
But the fact is, I’ve been through a lot
I’ve been tryna ignore it but I gotta “man up”
I write these songs to keep my mind off the bad things
Life is just a game of chess without the queens and kings

About “Expectations” by Ethan O’Brien

Read the complete lyrics to "Expectations" by Ethan O’Brien from the album "Ethan O’Brien" in 2021. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rap.

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"Expectations" is credited to Ethan O’Brien. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Expectations" appears on "Ethan O’Brien" in 2021.

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