I Dare You
Alden Richards Lyrics

I can remember a time when I was so afraid
Recalling a time when I was timid and scared

When even my shadow wouldn't follow me
Where even my own shadow wouldn't stay near me

So I, I, I'm picking up my sword
Now I am taking up arms

To shatter all the pieces that I was before
To break free from my previous self

Cause I, I, I'm worth fighting for
Because I value myself and will fight for my worth

For, for, for...
This is an expression of determination

So put me in a cage
Go ahead and try to imprison me

Lock me in a room
Trap me if you can

Throw away the key
Do whatever you can to keep me held captive

I dare you
I am not afraid, I challenge you to try

I'll break down the walls
I will destroy any barriers in my way

A high heel wrecking ball
I will be an unstoppable force

And I won't let you tear me down, no
You won't be able to bring me down

And I won't let you tear me down, no
You won't be able to bring me down

I had an opinion, but I never spoke my mind
I used to have thoughts and ideas, but kept them to myself

And I wouldn't argue, even when I knew I was right
I would avoid conflict, even if I knew I was correct

But I, I, I'm not that girl anymore
Now I have changed and grown beyond those old ways

Yeah, I lost the battle but I won the war
I may have lost small battles, but ultimately I have triumphed

I just kept on running, running, running
I kept moving forward

Trying to find out who I was
Discovering my true self

I would go the distance but it wasn't far enough
I tried to change, but it wasn't enough to truly find myself

But now I'm standing straight and know exactly who I am
Currently, I stand strong with a firm understanding of my identity

Put me in a cage
Challenge me or try to stop me

Lock me in a room
Trap me and restrict me

Throw away the key
Do whatever it takes to contain me

I won't let you tear me down no
You won't bring me down