Have you ever

Have you ever felt like crying

But did not know if you should

Cause you were unsure of the reason

Or if it would do you any good

 

Have you ever felt like screaming

To help you let off steam

But haven’t actually tried it

As it seemed a bit extreme

 

Have you ever felt like laughing

At something someone has said

But knew that it was better

To hold it back instead

 

Have you ever felt like dancing

When something good has just occurred

But with so many people watching

You have never actually dared

 

Have you ever felt like singing

While driving in your car

But know the windows open

And you’re really no popstar

 

Have you ever felt like shouting

When you want to have your say

But think no-one will listen

So you keep out of the way

 

Have you ever felt like running

When things get too much for you

But know that if you stick around

With time you will pull through

 

It’s funny but these feelings

Are ones that you will often hide

Sometime you should let them out

And not keep them locked inside


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