When you yell at me, I feel small
I shrink inside, I want to crawl
Your words are like a whip, they lash
I can’t defend myself, I’m dazed

You think you’re always right, you see
You think you know what’s best for me
But I have my own thoughts, my own feelings
I have my own mind, I’m not your puppet

So please, stop yelling at me
It’s not fair, it’s not kind
I’m a person too, with feelings
I deserve to be heard, not ignored

I know you think you’re doing what’s best
But your way is not the only way
Let’s talk, let’s listen to each other
Let’s find a way to compromise

Because I don’t want to live in fear
Of your anger, of your wrath
I want to be able to speak my mind
Without being afraid of being shouted down

So please, stop yelling at me
Let’s talk, let’s listen, let’s try
To find a way to communicate
That doesn’t leave me feeling small.