When I Was a Little Girl

My mom wanted a princess My dad wanted a boy I was neither of So I went to Illinois But being a funny smartass Was kind of my thing Nobody dared to ask What my future might bring When I was a little girl I tried to be myself I didn't know what to do Without the books on my shelf There were unicorns and dragons But no answers for me When I was a little girl I just tried to be me When I went to school Didn't have a lot of friends I was never cool Never had the chance But being a funny smartass Was kind of my thing Nobody dared to ask What my future might bring When I was a little girl I tried to be myself I didn't know what to do Without the books on my shelf There were unicorns and dragons But no answers for me When I was a little girl I just tried to be me Don't cry 'cause you're the outcast Like all things it won't last Celebrate your power Don't settle for the dark hour Keep on searching for your tribe They will finally share your vibe All you have to know There's always time to grow When I was a little girl I tried to be myself I didn't know what to do Without the books on my shelf There were unicorns and dragons But no answers for me When I was a little girl I just tried to be me When I was a little girl I tried to be myself I didn't know what to do Without the books on my shelf There were unicorns and dragons But no answers for me When I was a little girl I just tried to be me When I was a little girl I tried to be myself I didn't know what to do Without the books on my shelf There were unicorns and dragons But no answers for me When I was a little girl I just tried to be me