[Verse 1]
You said "stay small"
like that was love
Left my shoes by the door
and my name in the mud
I learned your rules
my hands tied tight
Smiled through the bruise
every Friday night
[Pre-Chorus]
But I felt that spark
under all that pain
One hard truth
kept calling my name
You don't own my breath
you don't own my skin
I can hear my life
starting up again
[Chorus]
I’m gone, I’m gone
I’m finally gone
(I'm gone, I'm gone)
I’m gone, I’m gone
I’m finally gone
I found my own song
I’m free, I’m free
I’m free to be me
[Verse 2]
I packed one bag
and I left at dawn
No more walking on eggshells
just to get along
You liked control
I liked the sky
Now I like my laugh
and I like my eyes
Three red lights
at the county line
I didn't even cry
I just said goodbye
[Pre-Chorus]
And the road felt wide
like it knew my name
Every mile back
burned off your shame
You don't own my breath
you don't own my skin
I can hear my life
starting up again
[Chorus]
I’m gone, I’m gone
I’m finally gone
(I'm gone, I'm gone)
I’m gone, I’m gone
I’m finally gone
I found my own song
I’m free, I’m free
I’m free to be me
[Rap Verse]
Yeah, I gave too much, that was my mistake
You took and took till my whole heart ache
Tried to dim my shine, tried to split my fire
But I kept one match in the back of desire
Now I roll my window down, let the whole wind in
Got dirt on my boots and a grin on my skin
Ain't no more chains, ain't no more games
I said my last no and I spelled my name
[Bridge]
I kept your shadow
for way too long
Now I hear my own pulse
and it's beating strong
If freedom costs tears
I'll pay that price
I chose my life
[Final Chorus]
I’m gone, I’m gone
I’m finally gone
(I'm gone, I'm gone)
I’m gone, I’m gone
I’m finally gone
I found my own song
I’m free, I’m free
I’m free to be me
(Free to be me)
I’m free, I’m free
I’m free to be me