don't you dare

don't you dare tell me how to plan my life.
don't you dare tell me exams are proof of mettle.
don't you dare ask me what others will think
do you really believe this will help me settle?

who are you, this voice over the phone?
who are you, to assume you know me at all.
who are you, to preach your past to me?
do you really believe you're my crutch when i fall?

you wouldn't dare dream that i managed despite struggles.
you wouldn't dare accept you're ne'er my leading man.
you wouldn't dare admit you can't help me no more.
you've tried too hard and clung on too long...
now please let go of my discharge plan.