I'll miss you if you're no longer on my side 
Well that's o.k., I won't hold on to you 
If you feel the need to cut me down to size 
Well all right, but I'm not here for you just to criticize 
What I say, or how I live my life 
Is that o.k.? Is that o.k. with you? 
I sat alone while no one opened up their eyes 
Or cast a hand to save this drowning man 
I understand, this one's really not my fight 
So walk away, well I can't hardly blame you anymore 

Chorus 
This is how I want to live my life 
This is how I want to live my life 
Is that o.k? Is that o.k. with you? 

Everybody wants to see me live a certain way 
But I'm finding that's not possible and if only for a day 
To have you walk a mile within my shoes and just see me for me 
You'd find the answer, then you would know 

Chorus