Trapped
Mr. Grevis Lyrics

20 long years ridin' somebody's coattails
For two decades, I've been living under someone else's shadow.

Watch the vermin go by through a heavy coat of chain mail
I've been wearing protective gear to shield myself from the world and other people's opinions.

So ya wanna change the world out ya still can't decide
Though I have the desire to make a difference, I'm still uncertain of what path to take.

They can take away the cash out a fool's got his pride
Even if I'm stripped of everything, I still have my dignity and self-respect.

Everyone must kneel before the man The leader of the band Trapped in Toyland
I feel trapped and powerless under the control of someone else who leads the group.

20 odd years since you heard "Revolution" Feeding your fears with psychological pollution
I haven't heard of change or improvement in a long time, and the constant negativity from others is affecting me.

Everybody in the world tryin' to take you for a ride So you get behind the wheel just to realize you're blind
People are trying to manipulate me, and when I try to take control, I realize I don't know what I'm doing.

Sycophants associates 'n press men Read the upper hand Trapped in Toyland
I'm being manipulated by the people around me, and I feel trapped in a childish and artificial place.

Well it seems like years since anybody knew your name And you're browin' in your tears out it's all just the same
It's been ages since I felt acknowledged and appreciated, and it's hard for me to come to terms with this harsh reality.

And it seems such a waste for a man with such pride But it's obvious reality is eatin' at you insides
It's a shame that someone with my level of self-confidence and esteem is hurting inside due to the real world's harshness.

Don't you color me by the way you paint your pictures I'm happy just the way I am It's been soaked into my bones, a child under pressure I'm a bastard of the master plan
Don't judge me based on your perception of me, as I'm content with who and what I am. My difficult childhood has shaped who I am today, and I'm an outcast of society's norms.

I wanna live my life Don't wanna live a lie I hear freedom ringin' Everyone's got a place But where do I fit in
I want to live authentically and not pretend to be someone I'm not. I hear the call of independence, but I feel like I don't belong anywhere or with anyone.

Don't go sellin' me a dream you can't deliver Like a dog in a cat suit, it's a poor disguise Strange little angels a parade of saints and sinners Greetings from the other side
Don't promise me something you can't provide, as it's like lying to me. People pretend to be something they're not, and I'm either surrounded by perfect people or sinful ones, and I don't belong to either group.

I was walking on glass from thousand broken mirrors Saw my reflection stare me down I tried to run, I was going through the motions I got my feet on solid ground
I feel fragile, like a mirror that shattered into a thousand pieces, and I see my flaws and insecurities reflected in each shard. I try to escape, but it's futile. Fortunately, I eventually found stability and security.

I wasn't the same as you baby But take a walk in my shoes I hear freedom ringin' Everyone's got a place But where do I fit in
I may be different from you, but try to understand my struggles and hardships to empathize with me. I yearn to feel free and accepted, but I'm having a difficult time finding my place and identity.