Gotta be the version they see Living in the armored dream Eighty-two in October City lights looking gold That song stuck in your head Got your shoulders feeling bold Something waiting by the door Tomorrow feels too fast You tighten every clasp Gotta make the moment last Every chain and tailored seam Looks lighter from the street You gotta keep the eyes on you Even when the weight feels deep Gotta be the one they see Living in the armored dream Gotta keep a spark for you Even when it’s not what it seems (Gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta) Make the metal sing and beam Be the light they need Step into the night, the stream You still make the armor gleam Gotta, gotta chase the dream! Now the next thing’s drawing near And a new page has your name They take your measurements Like you should fit their frame Those footprints look too big You won’t pretend they fit You count the bass behind the beat And you take a step like this You get to make the armor sing You get to keep the melody You can feel the weight and still Answer in your own key Gotta be the one they see Living in the armored dream Gotta keep a spark for you Even when it’s not what it seems (Gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta) Make the metal sing and beam When they call you by a name You step into the light, the stream You still make the armor gleam Gotta, gotta chase the dream! Gotta keep the collar straight Gotta keep the chain in place Every little scratch you miss Shows up larger on the screen Jacket fits around your ribs You count the beats to catch your breath Someone’s waiting past the wall Singing every word you left You get to be the one they see Living out the armored dream Keep a little spark for you More than what it seems (Gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta) Make the metal sing and beam You love the way the metal sings More than what they see Keep a little spark for you You get to chase the dream!
