You don't know me, I'm not just one of your little toys
 You don't own me, don't say I can't play with other boys
 And don't tell me what to do, don't tell me what to say
 Please when I go out with you, don't put me on display

 Because you don't know me, don't try to shame me in any way
 You don't own me, don't tie me down 'cause I never stay
 And don't tell me what to say, don't tell me what to do
 Just let me be myself, that's all I ask from you

 I'm young and I like to be young
 I'm free and I like to be free
 To live my life the way I want
 To say and do whatever I please

 You don't know me, I'm not just one of your little toys
 You don't own me, don't say I can't play with other boys
 And don't tell me what to do, don't tell me what to say
 Please when I go out with you, don't put me on display

 I'm young and I like to be young
 I'm free and I like to be free
 To live my life the way I want
 To say and do whatever I please