Manipulation Matrix

Remember when I was quirkily charming?
Back when people loved me for no reason other
After a while it was something on which I could count
Manipulate

Remember when I was insufferably cocksure?
Back when people hated me for no reason other
After a while it was something on which I could count
Manipulate

Remember when I was painfully bashful?
Back when people misunderstood me for no reason other
After a while it was something on which I could count
Manipulate

Remember when I was awkwardly uncertain?
Back when people dismissed me for no reason other
After a while it was something on which I could count
Manipulate

Remember when I was hopelessly optimistic?
Back when people embraced me for no reason other
After a while it was something on which I could count
Manipulate