Appreciate me for me
for who I am
not just what you see
dig a little deeper
come a little closer
spread my wings and take a peak
soar with me
through the valleys and dells
just out of reach
behind the meadows, beyond the plains
above the mountains
where I've wrestle hurricanes
see if you see
ME!
eyes that sparkle
a soul of pure gold
brilliant white lights dance at my feet
spreading thru this heart that beats
to the different drummer
that we all must meet
they'd give me more
they'd give me less
just enough for you to miss
the tragedy, the beauty, within me
come a little closer
dig a little deeper
find me, hold me, keep me
on the path straight
untwined yet twisted fate,
the real man awaits
for you to appreciate me for me
for who I am 
not just what you see
look beyond the shadows
behind all the doubts
the smoke wall cleared
my soul will resonate
and you will hear
beyond all fear,
beyond my creation
beyond this existance, 
beyond tomorrows tears
I am a man
abused by beauty, time and fate
but it's not too late
for you to appreciate me for me
for who I am, not just what you see
for that I return to thee, a heart free and pleased
because you learned to appreciate me for me
for who I am, not just what you see