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Summer 2016 and therefore on the wrong album.
The lyrics tell the story of The Beatles' "She's Leaving Home" from the daughter's perspective.

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All my life you tried to keep me small
Always made sure that I had it all
Never cared about my wishes and desires
You've had your plans for me so I wouldn't have to make mine

All my life you were the ones in charge
Made me a model of what you are
But I'm more than a puppet on a string
You'll be surprised to find that I can do anything

Take a look at me now, I'm on my way
A bird needs a nest but not a cage
Please don't worry
I'll be fine
Cause there are thing that money can't buy

All those years I waited for that day
When you wouldn't listen I had to get away
Out of your stranglehold of parental care
If I make it out of here, I'll make it anywhere

Take a look at me now, I'm on my way
A bird needs a nest but not a cage
Please don't worry
I'll be fine
Cause there are thing that money can't buy

You won't hear from me over the coming months
I will write you when I will settle down
I'll go traveling, I really have to see the world
Kisses from the woman who's not your little girl
no more

Take a look at me now, I'm on my way
A bird needs a nest but not a cage
Take good care of yourselves now, as I'll certainly do
I'll enjoy my freedom
and you should do so too

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from From The Attic, Vol. 3: 2017​/​2018, released January 17, 2023

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I put my pants on just like the rest of you -- one leg at a time. Except, once my pants are on, I make songs that no one cares about.

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