[verse 1]
I know just who I be, I know just what I need
Don′t need no sympathy, I just wanna live my life

I love the birds and bees all in the summer breeze
Or chillin′ at the beach, I love to enjoy my life
Leave your stress and troubles behind

[chorus]
That′s the way I am and I don′t give a damn
If you really don′t understand, cause I′m payin′ my own rent
And I never ask for sympathy
All I wanna know′s if you′re down with me
So don′t misunderstand, cause that′s just the way I am

[verse 2]
I know what′s family, I know what′s loyalty
I know just how it feels for someone to love you right
Cause life′s so beautiful in my eyes
I love expensive things, champagne and diamond rings
But life without these things
Is still a wonderful life, just be thankful you′re alive

[bridge]
I′m gonna live the way I live
Enjoy my life, live positive
And help someone who ask
It′s time well spend
′Cause that′s the way that I am