[Intro]
We spoke our minds too clearly, assumed fundamental rights
Were inherent not as pawns but men
I do not require a gauge for freedoms of speech
'Cause I never asked to be a citizen
I never have and never will pledge allegiance

[Verse 1]
Waking up each morning with confusion in my eyes
The wind is biting through to wave hello
Seeing my reflection, an exterior of lies
I hope this shaky feeling doesn't show

[Verse 2]
As if I had to tell you, there was little left to say
Stilted conversation coloured blue
You were sitting down and you got up to walk away
I tried to stay, but I was right behind you
I was right behind you, I was right behind you

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Tension in the stare I cannot bear
So close to helpless as the songs I sing, inside me ring
Final words are boring, never touching
Oh, you whispered something in my ear
I couldn't hear you
[Chorus 1]
Girls with the greenest eyes
The first time you have kissed
Our quiet, softest sighs
A song for all of those who shot and missed

[Verse 3]
Welcome to this world-imbued identity
Born, tagged, tattooed, pacified
Generously bestowed my rights and privileges replete with
Arbitrary values ascribed

[Verse 4]
There's nothing I can tell you, there's nothing I can say
Stunted conversations, censored thought
Completely free and liberty guaranteed
Unless, of course, you decide I'm not
But I won't be resigned to fall in line behind you

[Pre-Chorus 2]
Tension in the air I cannot bear
So what the fuck am I accomplishing, absolutely nothing
All these words are boring, time for action
But you've taught me to be a pawn, it won't last for long

[Chorus 2]
Those who see through the lies
Are quickly gagged and bound
Ambition realized
Tear the whole fucking thing down
[Refrain]
I was right behind you
I was right behind you