I know the road I want to go
I know I'm going slow
But that's part of the trip
I see these people coming out
Hear them shout about
All the pain that I can skip
I try to be a star
But with their help I won't get far

I try to go alone
To make it on my own
But they won't let it go
Be proud they helped me so
Bask in the kindness they have shown

Their intentions may be good
But I know where I stood
The last time I gave up
I want to do this thing myself
Take no part off the shelf
So that I get to the top
I think I'm doing fine
But they won't let me decline

I try to go alone...

It isn't worth a dime
If I don't take the time
myself
My book, my painting or my rhyme

I try to go alone...