It's Fourth of July, you're crying
Your world's come crashing down
You know it's not right, but?you're?still trying
To turn?it back around

Can't see it now
You're?better off without someone who kept you down
I know, I know you thought it was love
But love ain't like this
You should shine your brightest
I know, I know you're hurting right now

I can see the fireworks soaring
Even though your tears are falling
For every star, every stripe
There's a scar on your heart tonight
True love will never take your freedom
Right now, I know you don't believe it
But, baby, one day, hey, you're gonna celebrate
Your independence day

This time next year, we'll be laughing
In the summer sun, popping bottles
We'll be right here, dancing 'til the darkness

You know this ain't love yet, love ain't like this
You should shine your brightest
I know, I know you're hurting right now

I can see the fireworks soaring
Even though your tears are falling
For every star, every stripe
There's a scar on your heart tonight
True love will never take your freedom
Right now, I know you don't believe it
But, baby, one day, hey, you're gonna celebrate
Your independence day

Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, your independence day
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, your independence day

It's Fourth of July, you're crying
Your world's come crashing down

I can see the fireworks soaring (oh-oh)
Even though your tears are falling (even though)
For every star, every stripe
There's a scar on your heart tonight (on your heart tonight)
True love will never take your freedom (oh-oh)
Right now, I know you don't believe it (woah)
But, baby, one day, hey, you're gonna celebrate (gonna celebrate)
Your independence day