[Verse]
I've learned to hold my tongue
From words that never left
The quiet of our home
Where the silence was a test
[Verse]
I've learned to wear my mask
To hide my true intent
To treat people like a game
Where I have the upper hand
[Pre-Chorus]
With every word of warning
You've wrapped me in your chains
With every caution spoken
You were building me a cage
I know that you cant help it,
You never learned another way..
[Chorus]
I want to break free
Please let me tear down these walls
You build for me
No more hiding who I am
No more playing small
Let this be the end
I want to break free
Life and people may throw their stones
But this is me
This is me
[Verse]
I've learned to trace each flaw
Endless whispers, endless cause
Catch the words before they fall
Be someone I never was
[Verse]
In the shadows of their steps
I've learned to walk the line
To speak in measured tones
And pretend that I am fine
[Bridge]
They said..
What if you take that road,
but you won't get far?
What if you show your scars?
and they use your pain as a knife
What if your house falls apart around you?
What if everything fails no matter what you try to do?
We only say this because we love you...
[Chorus]
I want to break free
Please let me tear down these walls
You build for me
No more hiding who I am
No more playing small
Let this be the end
I want to break free
Life and people may throw their stones
But this is me
This is me