What You Own
Jonathan Larson Lyrics

Don't Breathe Too Deep
Don't get too invested in your surroundings and forget your goals

Don't Think All Day
Don't let your thoughts consume you and distract you from your work

Dive Into Work
Immerse yourself in your work to distract yourself from personal struggles

Drive The Other Way
Avoid facing your problems head-on and instead take a different route

That Drip Of Hurt
The constant pain you feel will eventually go away

That Pint Of Shame
The feelings of guilt and embarrassment you experience will eventually subside

Goes Away
All negative emotions will eventually pass

Just Play The Game
Keep going through the motions, even when things are tough

You're Living In America
You're a part of a society that values money and success

At The End Of The Millennium
In a time of great change and uncertainty

Leave Your Conscience At The Tone
Ignore your morals and values in order to succeed

You're What You Own
Your success and possessions define who you are

The Filmmaker Cannot See
Filmmakers can't see everything and must rely on their instincts and imagination

And The Songwriter Cannot Hear
Songwriters can't literally hear everything and must also rely on their own interpretation of sound

Yet I See Mimi Everywhere
Roger still sees Mimi everywhere, despite her absence

Angel's Voice Is In My Ear
Angel's voice is still present in Mark's life, even after death

Just Tighten Those Shoulders
Deal with your problems by holding back your emotions and putting on a brave face

Just Clench Your Jaw Til You Frown
Express your frustration through physical tension in order not to break down

Just Don't Let Go
Hold on tight to what you have, even when it seems like you're drowning

Or You May Drown
If you let go, you risk drowning in your own struggles

Where It's Like The Twilight Zone
Living in America can feel like a dystopian reality, where things are not as they seem

What Was It About That Night
The night when everything changed - the night that they all remember

Connection-In An Isolating Age
Despite living in an age of isolation and disconnection, they all have a deep connection with each other

For Once-The Shadows Gave Way To Light
They were able to see past their pain and troubles and find joy for once

Angel- I Hear You- I Hear It
Mark can still hear the voice of his beloved friend Angel

I See It- I See It
Mark can visualize his film and the story he wants to tell

Mimi I See You- I See It
Roger still sees and loves Mimi, despite her flaws

I Hear It- I Hear It
Roger can hear the music he wants to create

Alexi - Mark
Mark is calling his neighbor and friend Alexi

Call Me A Hypocrite
Mark admits that he's not perfect and may not always live up to his own standards

I Need To Finish My Own Film
Mark needs to concentrate on his own work, even if it means sacrificing his ideals

One Song-Glory
Roger wants to create the perfect song that will define him and make him immortal

Mimi
Roger's love for Mimi is what drives him to make his music and succeed

Dying In America
Despite being young, they feel like they are slowly dying in this harsh world

To Come Into Our Own
They want to achieve their goals and become successful in their own right

You're Not Alone
Despite the pain and struggles, there is still a sense of community and friendship among them

I'm Not Alone
Despite his own personal struggles, Mark feels like he has a support system and is not alone