I can tell you what makes a man You hold onto love as hard as you can I can tell you don't understand You've always thought you were greater than So I'll say goodbye 'Cause I'm sick of bending backwards I don't live up to your standards I'll say goodbye 'Cause you think you know the answer I don't live up to your standards This isn't really how it has to go You can love your life. I can live my own But you hold me high when you sit me down Telling yourself I'll come around I'll say goodbye 'Cause I'm sick of bending backwards I don't live up to your standards I'll say goodbye 'Cause you think you know the answer I don't live up to your standards If we don't take a risk, we lose the chance If we don't take a risk, we lose the chance I'll say goodbye 'Cause I'm sick of bending backwards I don't live up to your standards I'll say goodbye 'Cause you think you know the answer I don't live up to your standards I can tell you what makes a man You know when to sit and when to stand