(Verse 1)
Yo, I remember the days, a ghost in the halls
Head down, eyes on the ground, buildin' up these walls
Every name they called, a punch to my gut
Lost in the lies, in a self-made rut
Wore a fake smile, a mask on my face
Played the part they wanted, a complete disgrace
Hid my real voice, my passions, my fire
Just to fit in, to escape their cruel ire
Every laugh at my expense, a twist of the knife
Trapped in a prison, a shadow of a life.
(Chorus)
But the mask is comin' off, I'm done with the show
Took a look in the mirror, started to grow
This is my life, man, I'm takin' it back
From the bullies, the lies, the constant attack
No more pretendin', no more hidin' in shame
I'm lightin' up the match, puttin' fire to the flame.
(Verse 2)
Used to stutter and stumble, couldn't find the right words
Swallowed my truth, flew with the false birds
Let 'em define me, let 'em write my whole story
Stole my joy, my hope, and all of my glory
But somethin' snapped inside, a click in my mind
Left the old me in the dust, that person behind
Found the real me, hidin' under the pain
Washed away the fear with a torrential rain
Now my chest is out, my head is held high
I'm lookin' at the sun, not the clouds in the sky.
(Chorus)
'Cause the mask is comin' off, I'm done with the show
Took a look in the mirror, started to grow
This is my life, man, I'm takin' it back
From the bullies, the lies, the constant attack
No more pretendin', no more hidin' in shame
I'm lightin' up the match, puttin' fire to the flame.
(Bridge)
They can talk all they want, their words are just air
I'm livin' for myself, beyond all their glare
Used to let 'em control me, push me and pull
Now I'm the one steerin' the boat, I'm in full control
Found my own crew, who see me for me
A squad of misfits, wild and free
The scars are still there, a part of my past
But they're reminders of how I'm built to last.
(Outro)
Yeah, I'm built to last.
No more mask.
This is me.
Finally free.
ECH0VERSE
