Away I hide in the shadow void from light
Afraid to work, and afraid to shine
Hidden from all and out of sight
Unable to grasp life and take what's mine
Lurk around and do what I must
Silent and quiet is the way that is me
Do my job and not stand out
Is this the way it needs to be?
I'm starting to have my doubt
Who I am, and who I should
Strength to do what must be done?
Will I be able to say I've done what I could?
It's sad when I'm the one that I shun.
Pick up my head, and let my voice be heard
Work my body, and let my slow blood be stirred
I will become the best that my body will allow
To myself, it is my solemn vow
With me, for me or against me if you will
My time will not stand still
For me or with me, along the way
Steady as a rock in the wind won't sway
Against me and you shall not win
For I'll give you nothing, but witty grin
Today is the day I stand on my own
Today is the day the true world I'm shown