I've got a stage and a mic
Which I use to say things you won't like
But I spent years thinking I was alone (Thinking I was alone)

Now I know, now I know, that I'm not, that I'm not
And I'm sharing that comfort with those
Who think that hope is lost


Oh and I'm so proud of where I am
I'm learning where the stand or to tread lightly


So hold back
Steadfast you've gotta breathe

And be content, just count to ten
Like all the experts say and if
The drugs don't seem to work

Then they've got a padded room for you
To get your just deserve


If I could chose my own name
I'd chose something that's bold and fits
Like anger, aggression, or cunningly brash

By the skin of my teeth but with timing and class

Oh woe is me (Oh woe is me)

Oh woe were us (Oh woe were us)
But not anymore we stand up for ourselves
We're like captains at war, we'll get followed to hell


Oh and I'm so proud of where I am
I'm learning where the stand or to tread lightly


So hold back
steadfast you gotta breathe

And be content, just count to ten
Like all the experts say and if
The drugs don't seem to work

Then they've got a padded room for you
To get your just deserve


I and I, we're taking control of our lives
I and I, we're taking control of our lives
I and I, we're taking control of our lives

Everything's alright
I and I, we're taking control of our lives
I and I, we're taking control of our lives

I and I, we're taking control of our lives
Everything's alright


So (So) hold back
Steadfast you've gotta breathe
And be content, just count to ten

Like all the experts say and if
The drugs don't seem to work
Then they've got a padded room for you

To get your just deserve