[Verse 1]
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
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

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, I'm so proud of where I am
I'm learning where to stand or to tread lightly

[Chorus]
So hold back
Steadfast you've got to 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 deserts

[Verse 2]
If I could choose my own name
I'd choose 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 are us
Not anymore, we stand up for ourselves
We're like captains at war
Who'll get followed to Hell
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, and I'm so proud of where I am
I'm learning where to stand or to tread lightly

[Chorus]
So hold back
Steadfast you've got to 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 deserts

[Bridge]
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

[Chorus]
So hold back
Steadfast you've got to 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 deserts