I feel like you see right through me.
And never ever really knew me.
Don't wanna be around when you start to fall.
I've got to follow all of my dreams.
Gotta figure out what this life means.
Don't wanna be around when you fall.

They say that life's an open book.
Turn the page and take another look.
You can't judge me by my cover its not what you see but what you discover.
Can't push me down it'll come around everything that you put me through.
I I I I I don't wanna be like you.

I may be different but I'm beautiful.
Every diamonds individual. Everyone shines in their own way.
Kaleidoscopes of many different colors.
I'll never be just like all the others.
Open your mind i'll prove you wrong.

They say that life's an open book.
Turn the page and take another look.
You can't judge me by my cover its not what you see but what you discover.
Can't push me down it'll come around everything that you put me through.
I I I I I don't wanna be like you.

They say the grass is greener on the other side.
But from where im standing it looks just fine.
I'll always be an outcast, I'll never get in line.
You keep on living your life and i'll live mine.

(You can't judge me by my cover) you can't judge me by my cover
It's not what you see but what you discover.
Can't push me down it'll come around everything that you put me through I I I I I don't Wanna be like you Repeat 3x


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    this song is amazing !

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