ONCE AND FOR ALL

The chasing days are over

and they will be no more

because I'm tired of you

and of your refusal to love.

I tried to be patient

but my patience has worn off

now it's payback time,

this has gone on for too long.

Now you listen to me

and you listen good

because I'll say it just one

and then it's up to you.

I loved you dearly

and I still do

but now it will be different

now it's not all about you.

I have a life

and I am my own person

I will be who I am

no matter what.

You'll still be in my heart

but now you won't control it,

now you won't rule it,

now you won't destroy it.

I'll do as I please

and I won't ask for your permission

since I am a big girl

and I don't need your supervision.

You won't tell me what to do,

you won't tell me how to act,

I'll do as I please,

and act as I want.

I'll go out

with whoever I want

and have fun with my friends

no matter what.

You may argue with me,

you may protest if you want,

but I won't listen to you

I don't care if you cry.

You had your chance

for far too long,

now you lost it

and it won't return.

If you want to talk about it

you can do it if you want,

I'm sure someone else

will be willing to talk.

Now it's really over.

I won't shed another tear.

My eyes are dry for you

and my mind is sealed.

I still do love you

and I always will

but now if you want me

you'll have to deal.

If you need me

you know where I'll be

you're welcome to come

and ask for me.

But now, I won't be chasing

after your indecisive heart

I have made my mind,

I will no longer cry.

You'll be looking for me,

you'll be chasing me around

because once this is over

you'll see what you drowned.

By then I will be away

but you'll know where to find me,

just knock on the door

and pray that I'm home.