I just want to gain your approval,
Just at least hear once,
"I'm proud of you."
Just like you tell him.

I want you to be proud of me.
But I'm not the perfect daughter.
I'm sorry I'm not what you wish I was.

I've always felt left out.

Like in the moments you laugh with him, an inside joke, I never hear.

And when we finally have one,
You let him in on it.

You always take his side,
Rather he's telling the truth or not.

You're fast to leave me behind.

I just wish I wasn't so left out.