Who I Am
add1ction Lyrics

I stand like the legs of a table
I am a strong and stable foundation, supporting something greater.

Holding on to something greater
I have a purpose that I am striving towards.

If my leverage breaks I'm falling
If I lose my support, I am at risk of failure.

Will I break or will I stay stable?
I am unsure of my own resilience and strength.

But I cant overcome this pressure
I am struggling to handle the stress and demands placed upon me.

It's a line that i cannot measure
I cannot accurately gauge the extent of the challenges I face.

I'm a stop so the world could see me
I am making a statement and presence for all to see.

I'm a little bit off the grid
I am unconventional and do not conform to societal norms.

If I change will the world accept me?
I fear rejection and ostracization if I deviate from expectation.

If i turn will your words protect me?
I am seeking reassurance and support as I take risks.

And its not what I had in my mind
My reality differs from my expectations.

Broken people would tell me
Those who are hurting and lost would advise me.

Jump before its late just grab a crate
Act rashly before it is too late to escape.

And thrown your life away
With disregard for potential consequences or fulfillment.

No one's gonna care when they awake
Others will not take notice or concern for my choices after they occur.

And see you finally left.
My departure will signify perceived abandonment or failure.

We cannot overcome the system
The societal structures in place are too powerful to defeat.

It's a shame that we play the victims
We are disheartened by our lack of control and agency in the system.

If we break will the game prevent?
We question if we will be punished and left behind if we fail.

If we shoot they will say we missed them
Others will judge and dismiss our efforts and accomplishments.

It is time to become the hunters
We must take charge and assert ourselves instead of cowering as prey.

Roaring loud like the sound of thunder
We will make our presence and impact known fiercely.

Better run if we come around
Others should beware and prepare for our assertiveness.

We're a little bit off our minds
We are self-aware of our unconventional and nonconforming nature.

Do you think its a sin to render?
We question if it is morally wrong to make ourselves stand out.

Get the beat put it in a blender
We mix and match different elements to create our unique image.

Mix it in with a lot of heart
We infuse passion and soul into our self-expression.

I will never surrender
We will not give up or back down from our goals and values.

Thats the way they want for us to live
The societal expectations and norms impose conformity and complacency on us.

Is that the way they give?
We question the fairness and morality of such imposed standards.

No one wants to stop and face the fact
People prefer to avoid uncomfortable truths and challenges.

That this is happening
That the world is cruel and unjust.

Look inside of me and you will find
If you seek to understand me, you will realize...

No one wants to be alone in their mind
... that I, like many others, fear loneliness and isolation in our own thoughts.

For who I am (Im standing up and I wont back down)
I am determined to be accepted and respected for my genuine self.

I'm breaking out to take my stand
I am making myself known and heard.

(I've had enough and I wont... look... back)
I am exhausted and ready to move forward, not dwelling on the past.