When I was 17 no they never used to call me by name

Or let me know that I had a part in all of these decisions

That I thought somebody would make

So I ran oh they shoved it down my throat

Always stand in line only take what's given

My decisions are my own

I'm sick of being under you



I tried to take the high road

But I already know where it goes

So I guess I'll take my chances down below

Cause I'm better off on my own



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Time, oh you always drag me down

Pull my head under the water I can't breathe

I'll try but this ocean's sinking in

Treading water trying to get back to where it all began

I stand alone



Fast forward 23 staring out of the window of this hotel

My friends with their college degrees

Slowly making their way back home

I've made my own and it's broken down

Another 3 years go by not wasted

So I'll keep hanging tight cause

We're nowhere near the finish and it's getting better every night



I should be thanking you for everything

I had to make it on my own

So i could only have myself to blame



So you can take the high road

Cause I'm good right here

And I'll be waiting for you when you get here

Cause I'm better off on my own