Bm D G F#m
I am strong when I'm quiet
Bm D G F#m
I never let you see me stall
Bm D G F#m
I can hate what you say and still smile
Bm D G F#m
Only play on an open court
Bm D G F#m
I am the ringleader of my own circle
Bm D G F#m
Fall on my knees and I won't bleed
Bm D G F#m
Set me on fire and I'll fall to sleep
Bm D G F#m
The pain of my scolds sets me free
Bm D G F#m
I can not Breathe (yeah)
Bm D G F#m
Let me be free (yeah) from myself
Bm D G F#m
Drown me in silence and suddenly I'm floating
Bm D G F#m
I rip me apart with one look
Bm D G F#m
Use my heart as a crutch for my ego
Bm D G F#m
And hope that I never never fall in love
Bm D G F#m
I can not Breathe (yeah)
Bm D G F#m
Let me be free (yeah) from myself
Bm D G F#m
I must survive
Bm D G F#m
This wonderful punishment called life
Bm D G F#m
Use my heart and unravel it
Bm D G F#m
My innocence is all gone
Bm D G F#m
Torn apart and I can't handle it
Bm D G F#m
My innocence is all gone
Bm D G F#m
I can not Breathe (yeah)
Bm D G F#m
Let me be free (yeah) from myself
Bm D G F#m
I must survive
Bm D G F#m
This wonderful punishment called life
Bm D G F#m Bm
This wonderful punishment called life