It's patience trying
when you tell me how to live
but you don't know anything
your expectations are wearing thin
you won't even take a look
to see another way
you aren't even listening
take your ideals and go away

Chorus:

I'm not cut from the same mold
I don't read from the same old story
I'm not cut from the same mold
I don't know who you think i should be
I'm not cut from the same mold
I don't read from the same old story
I'm not cut from the same mold
Done with yours i'm living my life for me

Tell me father
did i turn out so bad
didn't i look up to you?
took every piece of advise you had
go to school get a job
send me on your way
you aren't even listening
take your dreams and go away

Chorus

For so long i've tried to understand
the qualities you thought made up a real man
now it's time for me to find out for myself
i'm getting fed up
i don't need your help
you never listen to both sides of the story
you never listen
you won't listen to me

Chorus