Don't be surprised by the way that I am By the way that I feel and I act There's too many rules, I really can't choose I can't let those chains hold me back I've never known what it's like on my own But I'm taking a chance anyway It may not be right, like some moves in the night But I've got to do it my way I want my independence I want my freedom right now I want my independence (independence) I want my freedom right now So what you're saying don't matter to me I'm making my plans all alone But I've got the right to express my emotions Have some space of my own Don't be confused, please, don't misunderstand I can't respect your wishes more This time, I must say I want it my way I'm walking out the door I want my independence (independence) ooh I want my freedom (freedom) right now I want my independence (independence) I want my freedom, my freedom now This time, I walk away (this time) This time, I'm on my own This time, I walk away (this time) This time, I'm on my own Don't be confused, please, don't misunderstand I can't respect your wishes more And this time, I must say I want it my way I'm walking through the door I want my independence (independence) I want my freedom (freedom) right now, yeah I want my independence (independence) I want my freedom (freedom), my freedom now This time, I walk away yeah (freedom) This time, I'm on my own (independence) This time, I walk away (freedom) This time, I'm on my own (independence) Baby, I want my freedom, yeah yeah I want my independence I want my freedom, my freedom, my freedom, my freedom Oh (independence) oh oh independence (freedom) I want my freedom, baby, yeah yeah (independence) I want my independence (freedom) And I'm gonna get it, I'm gonna get it (Independence)