[Verse 1]
Beat by beat and line by line
I got a hole in my heart that once held pride
For fifteen years I did my time
Watch my life flash right before my eyes
I'm fading into the unfamiliar
I'm spending my time holding my breath

[Pre-Chorus]
If you're gonna tear me down (tear me down)
Then you better have both feet planted on the ground

[Chorus]
Whoa
Open up your eyes and let the light in
Whoa
Take a shot in the dark
I've got my ear to the ground and my eye on the prize
Take a leap of faith without learning to fly
It's my time to shine
I'm gonna light up the world
Til I'm the last one standing

[Verse 2]
Locked inside a room without a door
Found a crack spreading out along the floor
I saw bright light through the divide
So I dug my way through to the other side
What happened to the burning desire
For you to pull yourself back to your feet
[Pre-Chorus]
If you're gonna tear me down (tear me down)
Then you better have both feet planted on the ground

[Chorus]
Whoa
Open up your eyes and let the light in
Whoa
Take a shot in the dark
I've got my ear to the ground and my eye on the prize
Take a leap of faith without learning to fly
It's my time to shine
I'm gonna light up the world
Til I'm the last one standing

[Bridge]
All the years knowing the truth with nothing to lose
In time, the stars will align and show you the proof
But will it matter to you, if I ever pull through
Save me
Bring back to life

[Pre-Chorus]
If you're gonna tear me down (tear me down)
Then you better have both feet planted on the ground
[Chorus]
Whoa
Open up your eyes and let the light in
Whoa
Take a shot in the dark
I've got my ear to the ground and my eye on the prize
Take a leap of faith without learning to fly
It's my time to shine
I'm gonna light up the world
Til I'm the last one standing