(People-pleaser) (People-pleaser) Simon says, "Run" Simon says, "Walk" Simon says, "Spin and jump" I'm tired of listening I say, "Fly" I say, "Fall down and cry" I'm working my ass off to show you that I'm interesting I let you express your heart While I keep mine locked in the dark There's a bird in my cage that just wants to sing So I'm turning the page even if it breaks both my wings I was born as a leader I'm not here to appease you I'm a recovering people-pleaser I still feel like I need you When I'm falling to pieces 'Cause I'm a recovering people-pleaser I'm a recovering people-pleaser Who am I to take up space? Simon says I should shut up and keep my head down Then who am I? What a waste I've got a light, I'm gonna shine it into your face I let you express your heart While I keep mine locked in the dark There's a bird in my cage that just wants to sing So I'm turning the page even if it breaks both my wings I was born as a leader I'm not here to appease you I'm a recovering people-pleaser I still feel like I need you When I'm falling to pieces 'Cause I'm a recovering people-pleaser I'm a recovering people-pleaser Why'd he look that way? Why won't they stay? Why's the one you love always leave you? So full of shame, am I to blame? Just a recovering people-pleaser I was born as a leader I'm not here to appease you I'm a recovering people-pleaser I still feel like I need you When I'm falling to pieces 'Cause I'm a recovering people-pleaser I'm a recovering people-pleaser I'm a recovering people-pleaser (People-pleaser) I'm a recovering people-pleaser (People-pleaser)