I thought that I could fit your mould That I could muster up some self control I got lost somewhere between Who I am and what you expect of me And I could be alive but barely living But I'd rather take a risk that's worth remembering Cause' I could find a million reasons Why I won't go on to see them As for myself, life's short And I don't wanna be Too afraid to fall asleep If growing up is just because That's what they think it takes to be someone I'd rather be myself Time is never on my side I've got a lot to give I've got a lot but I won't give, I won't give my life I don't expect to blend in with A world that's so caught up with this Fitting in with everyone You lose yourself and when you're done It all comes caving in You're covered up in what you could have been Sinking in solitude They'll all forget you As for myself, I'm sure I could Figure it out Figure it out, on my own If growing up is just because That's what they think it takes to be someone I'd rather be myself Time is never on my side I've got a lot to give I've got a lot but I won't give, I won't give my life And I am not the only one I'm gonna give it my all And I know that I will fly But not before I fall I will never be ashamed of who I am If growing up is just because That's what they think it takes to be someone I'd rather be myself Time is never on my side I've got a lot to give I've got a lot but I won't give, I won't give my life