[Verse] Clock ticks loud Another day done Same old road Under the same old sun Are we just players On a cosmic stage Or scribblers of our story On a blank new page [Prechorus] Feeling that pull Something unseen Is it real control Or a waking dream [Chorus] Puppet strings Pulling me high Puppet strings Under a painted sky Can I cut them loose Can I break away Or dance to the music Whatever they play [Verse 2] Whispers in the wind A silent command Do I choose my path Or just follow the hand Every step I take Every word I say Is it my own choice Or just pre-programmed play [Bridge] Maybe it's both A little of each A wild ocean wave And a sandy [Chorus] Puppet strings Pulling me high Puppet strings Under a painted sky Can I cut them loose Can I break away Or dance to the music Whatever they play