Lulu  Don't be surprised by the way that I am  By the way that I feel and I act  There's too many rules, I really can't choose  I can't let those chains hold me back  I've never known what it's like on my own  But I'm takin' a chance anyway  It may not be right like some moves in the night  But I've got to do it my way  I want my independence  I want my freedom right now  I want my independence (independence)  I want my freedom right now  So what you're sayin' don't matter to me  I'm makin' my plans all alone  But I've got the right to express my emotions  Have some space of my own  Don't be confused, please don't misunderstand  I can't respect your wishes more  This time I must say I want it my way  I'm walkin' out the door  I want my independence (independence) ooh  I want my freedom (freedom) right now  I want my independence (independence)  I want my freedom, my freedom now  This time I walk away (this time)  This time I'm on my own  This time I walk away (this time)  This time I'm on my own  Don't be confused, please don't misunderstand  I can't respect your wishes more  And this time I must say I want it my way  I'm walkin' through the door  I want my independence (independence)  I want my freedom (freedom) right now yeah  I want my independence (independence)  I want my freedom (freedom), my freedom now  This time I walk away yeah (freedom)  This time I'm on my own (independence)  This time I walk away (freedom)  This time I'm on my own (independence)  Baby, I want my freedom yeah yeah  I want my independence  I want my freedom, my freedom, my