Lyrics
[self discovery, free will, breaking free, individuality, rebellion, empowerment, emotional awakening, finding yourself, inner strength, anti conformity, personal freedom, self expression, identity crisis, liberation, awakening, overcoming control, independence, self worth, transformation, defiance, psychological struggle, emotional release, puppet metaphor, cutting strings, reclaiming identity, existential, introspective, motivational, rebellious anthem, freedom anthem, emotional rock, alternative rock, indie rock, post grunge, modern rock, cinematic, atmospheric, reflective, passionate vocals, anthemic hook, emotional chorus, philosophical lyrics, introspective lyrics, human condition, soul searching, perseverance, resilience, anti manipulation, standing up for yourself, breaking chains, authenticity, becoming yourself, mental freedom, self empowerment] [uplifting, determined, emotional, rebellious, cathartic, introspective, defiant, liberating, passionate, dramatic, reflective, triumphant, raw, vulnerable, hopeful, powerful, energetic, existential, motivational, intense, sincere] [puppet strings, ocean waves, rain clouds, sunlight, rivers flowing upstream, shackles, freedom, soul awakening, breaking chains, standing alone, inner voice, self control, rebellion against control] [Intro] [Electric guitar instrumental] [Verse 1] I was pondering just now Have you ever wondered how We are the only creatures with our own free will? [Verse 2] I've been controlled for my whole life It has filled me up with strife I feel a void inside I cannot fill [Verse 3] I always had this notion I've been stranded in the ocean Pushed and pulled by all the force of all the waves [Verse 4] I've been kicked around They kick me when I'm down But I'm in charge now, not one of their slaves [Pre-Chorus] [Chorus] I need to let go I need to be free I need to be unshackled from this reality I need to remember and I need to believe I need to get back to who I used to be I need to be me I need to be me I need to be me I need to be me [Instrumental Break] [Verse 5] When the rain begins to pour But I don't want any more I wish the clouds would part to see the sun [Verse 6] Their will keeps raining down But it's I who wears the crown And I have the power to say I am done! [Verse 7] A river flows downstream As natural as that may seem What would happen if it flowed the other way? [Verse 8] I don't want to go with the flow I know which way I want to go The only opinion that matters is what I say! [Chorus] I need to let go I need to be free I need to be unshackled from this reality I need to remember and I need to believe I need to get back to who I used to be I need to be me I need to be me I need to be me I need to be me [Bridge] (More aggressive vocals, emotional peak) [Verse 9] You're ordered how to walk You're ordered how to talk Policed for every action, look and tone [Verse 10] Now I choose to take control And I know I have a soul It's time to make my decisions on my own! [Verse 11] Their puppet's all I've been I chose not to let them win I started to see the writing on the walls [Verse 12] So I cut off all of the strings No longer one of their playthings Then I yelled and told them "suck my puppet balls!" [Final Chorus] I need to let go I need to be free I need to be unshackled from this reality I need to remember and I need to believe I need to get back to who I used to be I need to be me I need to be me I need to be me I need to be me [Outro]