[Intro: Casey Lee Williams]
When I was young
If I just closed my eyes
Then I could go anywhere
Dream of any place
Imagination set the pace
And my heart was happy there
What a shame that you came 'round and told me
Said my dreams can't come true
"Don't be foolish, give up your wish"
"Big things aren't for you"
And how you'd scold and chide me
Forever criticize me
But now I think I know the truth

[Verse 1: Casey Lee Williams]
You were the one
Who held me down and told me
I was heading nowhere
You said "Know your place"
"Accept your fate and show good face"
"And be thankful that you're there"
That was so long ago when you owned me
I believed it was true
Bend me, shape me, build me, break me
Why was I your fool?
[Pre-Chorus: Casey Lee Williams]
And now I'm so much stronger
I'm not yours any longer
I've got a message here for you

[Chorus: Casey Lee Williams]
Time for you to learn
It's my turn
I won't be held down any longer
I've waited all my life, and finally it's here
It all begins, a chance to win
A dream that's been a lifetime
An endless, vast uphill climb
The day I've waited for is drawing near

[Verse 2: Casey Lee Williams]
Hey, wait, turn and show your face
I've got a lot to say
And you're not going anywhere
You lose, the time you ruled me's through
I'm in control, I own my soul
And I'll never go back there
Wasted years that I spent never knowing
I was kept, I was used
Never-ending, condescending
Now I just refuse
[Pre-Chorus: Casey Lee Williams]
I don't care what it costs me
I know I almost lost me
Won't spend another day confused

[Guitar Solo]

[Bridge: Casey Lee Williams]
(You rose) You rose, (I fell) I fell
Made my life hell
Anything to crush my soul
Anything to feel control
Finally free, I've come so far (I've come so far)
Finally see how sick you are

[Pre-Chorus: Casey Lee Williams]
I spent my life degraded
But I won't leave here jaded
I'll start again and finally prove

[Chorus: Casey Lee Williams]
Time for you to learn
It's my turn
I won't be held down any longer
I've waited all my life, and finally it's here
It all begins, a chance to win
A dream that's been a lifetime
An endless, vast uphill climb
The day I've waited for is drawing near