I just want to be loved To not be criticized for everything I do I want to be loved For who I am Tear away perfection Take away my mask I just want to be loved No strings attached No "you are so mature I wouldn't have you any other way" I just want to be loved To feel safe and protected And not be someone else I just want to be loved Not live up to the standards that have been set Not to feel always pressured to stay being loved I just want to be loved