DANYA
The Singaporienne: A Novel

Was it you who spoke the words that things would happen but not to me
Oh things are gonna happen naturally
Oh taking your advice I'm looking on the bright side
And balancing the whole thing
But often times those words get tangled up in lines
And the bright lights turn to night
Until the dawn it brings
Another day to sing about the magic that was you and me

9:08 PM Look at me and what do you see,
A frowning child or a beauty queen,
With parents who expect too much,
They want a perfect attitude and straight A1s,

So tell me why, why
Do I have to try, try
And live up to their expectations,
Come on, guys, guys,
Can't you cut me some slack,
Give me a break, break
And just let me live,

For once in my life.