As a student, I often feel like I'm drowning
In a sea of deadlines, expectations, and stress
I wake up early and go to bed late
Just trying to keep up with the never-ending race
I'm supposed to be young and carefree
But I feel like I'm already past my prime
Because I'm always thinking about tomorrow
And the weight of my future feels like a crime
I'm supposed to have it all figured out
But every decision feels like a shot in the dark
I'm constantly second-guessing myself
Wondering if I'm making a mark
And as a daughter, I carry an added burden
Of making my family proud
Of living up to their hopes and dreams
And never letting them down
But sometimes I feel like I'm not enough
Like no matter how hard I try
I'll always fall short of their expectations
And that thought just makes me want to cry
I try to be the perfect daughter
But it's impossible to be flawless all the time
I make mistakes and I have flaws
And that fact makes me feel like a crime
I want to be strong and independent
To stand on my own two feet
But sometimes I just want to curl up
And cry myself to sleep
Because being a student and a daughter
Is a heavy load to bear
And sometimes I feel like I'm drowning
In a sea of anxiety and despair
