I know just who I be, I know just what I need 
Don't need no sympathy, I just want to live my life 
'Cause life is so beautiful in my eyes 
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 

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 want to know is if you're down with me 
So don't misunderstand, 'cause, that's just the way I am 

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 

I'm gonna live the way I live 
Enjoy my life, live positive 
And help someone who asks 
It's time well spend 
'Cause that's the way that I am