You've always told me that I couldn't make it without you You had me believing it was true But I've been feeling stronger about making my own way And I think it's finally Independence Day It's Independence Day, I'm celebrating It's not the fourth of July, but I'm not waiting There's sure to be some fireworks over what I have to say I'm leaving you, it's Independence Day I'm taking off my wedding band to let my freedom ring I've been like a puppet on a string And it ain't getting any better so don't beg me to stay I've made up my mind, it's Independence Day It's Independence Day, I'm celebrating It's not the fourth of July, but I'm not waiting There's sure to be some fireworks over what I have to say I'm leaving you, it's Independence Day There's sure to be some fireworks over what I have to say I'm leaving you, it's Independence Day