[Verse 1]
Got a stage and a mic
Which I use to say things you won't like
But I spent years thinking I was alone
Now I know that I'm not
And I'm sharing that comfort with those
Who think that hope is lost

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, and I'm so proud of where I am
I'm learning where to stand or to tread lightly

[Chorus]
So hold back
Steadfast you gotta breathe
And be content just
Count to ten like all the experts say and
If the drugs don't seem to work
Then they've got a padded room for you
To get your just deserts

[Verse 2]
But if I could choose my own name
I'd choose something that's bold and fits
Like anger, aggression, or cunningly brash
By the skin of my teeth
But with timing and class
Oh, woe is me
And oh, woe are us
But not anymore, we stand up for ourselves
We're like captains at war
Who'll get followed to hell
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, and I'm so proud of where I am
And I'm learning where to stand or to tread lightly

[Chorus]
So hold back
Steadfast you gotta breathe
And be content just
Count to ten like all the experts say and
If the drugs don't seem to work
Then they've got a padded room for you
To get your just deserts

[Bridge]
I and I, we're taking control of our lives
I and I, we're taking control of our lives
I and I, we're taking control of our lives
'Til everything's alright

I and I, we're taking control of our lives
I and I, we're taking control of our lives
I and I, we're taking control of our lives
'Til everything's alright

[Chorus]
So hold back
Steadfast you gotta breathe
Be content just
Count to ten like all the experts say and
If the drugs don't seem to work
Then they've got a padded room for you
To get your just deserts
Deserts