Painted by My Own Scars

They told me what to wear today.

They told me what I ought to say.

I watched them trade their souls for gold,

And do exactly what they’re told.

I’m walking my own line.

I won’t waste any time.

I’m standing my ground.

I’m standing my ground.

The world can spin away.

I’m here and here I stay.

I’m standing my ground.

I’m standing my ground.

It’s easy just to drift along,

To sing a borrowed, empty song.

But every step I take is mine,

Beyond that narrow, drawn-out line.

I’m walking my own line.

I won’t waste any time.

I’m standing my ground.

I’m standing my ground.

The world can spin away.

I’m here and here I stay.

I’m standing my ground.

I’m standing my ground.

They say I’m gonna fall.

They say I’ve got no chance at all.

But I’d rather lose it being me,

Than win and never truly be.

I’m walking my own line.

I won’t waste any time.

I’m standing my ground.

I’m standing my ground.

The world can spin away.

I’m here and here I stay.

I’m standing my ground.

I’m standing my ground.