Hey mom-dad, listen. Hit me, hate me, throw me out, But don't shut me up. My dear mom, my dear dad, Please listen to me talk. You're the place where I can unveil myself and be true to who I am. You're the place where I can pour my heart out and expect to be heard. You're the place I want to spend my life talking and being heard. Please don't tell me to shut up Because I talk too much, Because no one likes what I speak, Because I talk *******, Because no one would listen to me, Because I need to stay silent sometimes, Because nobody likes the stories I have to tell, Please don't tell me to shut up, Just because that's what I need to do. Listen to me. Please.