Set Free
18 Miles Lyrics

I need a moment to re-stabilize
I require some time to regain my composure

There is no slowing down; I must keep up with the pace
I cannot decrease my speed, but instead, I have to match the pace

I keep on running and running; I keep on struggling and struggling
I persistently run and struggle to achieve my goals

To get ahead of this race, every time I take a moment to breathe
To be a winner in this competition, whenever I pause to take a breath,

I face the risk of losing, as I'm losing speed
It is a risk of losing the race since I lose speed while taking a break

I suffocate on my way taking the lead
I find it hard to breathe while seeking to gain an advantage in the race

I need to survive, but I must also succeed
I have to survive in the competition, but I also have to accomplish my goals

I feel the hammer slamming down on my spine
The pressure and strain mount up, and I need to concentrate

I need to focus, 'cause I keep losing time
I need to concentrate because I waste time aimlessly

I keep on smiling, pretending everything is fine
Despite my struggles, I keep a brave face, pretending that everything is excellent

I keep on running for the truth to shine through
I keep striving for the truth to reveal itself

I'm done with the losers giving up on their dreams
I don't want to be associated with people who relinquish their dreams

Fuck your disapproval, 'cause I'm still here
I don't care about your criticism because I'm still pursuing my dreams

Keep shaking your head, but where will you turn when
Despite your disapproval, where will you go when

Reality kicks in, stomping your face on the floor
When the harsh truth hits you and knocks you down

'Cause every fucking time you find yourself kicking open doors
Because each time you discover a new possibility

Wake up (Wake up) Wake up, this is going nowhere
Get real, this isn't leading anywhere

Wake up (Wake up) Wake up, but now I'm telling you,
I'm advising you to wake up now,

Wake up (Wake up) Wake up, 'cause we're going nowhere
This isn't leading anywhere, and you should wake up

Wake up (Wake up) Wake up, this who I chose to be
This is who I have chosen to be, and you should wake up to it

And I will never be a victim of my own behaviour
I will never allow my actions to victimize myself

I design my fate; I decide my destiny
I create and control my future

I refuse to be pressed down
I won't let anyone bring me down

I choose to stand above myself
I choose to be better than my present self

I choose to bear the consequences
I take responsibility for my decisions

This is my choice, set free
I'm free and unburdened by the choices I make