[Intro] [vocal percussion enters with kick and snare sounds] [bass and mid-range voices singing rhythmic "dom dom" pattern] Dom dom dom dom dom dom dom dom Dom dom dom dom dom dom dom dom [alto vocal ad-libs enter] [ba-da-dom dom da da, ba-da-dom dom da da, ba-da-dom dom da da da-da] [Verse 1] [lead mezzo-soprano vocals] My belly was achin', my hands they were shakin' When you told me goodbye As I tried not to cry, I left you behind And walked into the sunlight [backing vocals continue "dom dom" rhythmic ostinato] Breathing fresh air, breeze in my hair Springtime is everywhere I feel my spirits rise and I realize There's so much more to life [Chorus] [full vocal harmony stack] [ba-da-dom dom da da, ba-da-dom dom da da, ba-da-dom dom da da da-da] [Verse 2] [lead vocals] Silent but deadly, you steadily led me Down the path to burnout While I took what you gave me, a decade escaped me ‘Til I cracked Now I'm out While you had me there, happiness was rare I never left my chair I always tried to please, but now I clearly see The fresh start I really need [Chorus] [ba-da-dom dom da da, ba-da-dom dom da da, ba-da-dom dom da da da-da] [Bridge] [vocal percussion becomes more aggressive] Hook, line, and sinker, you're kind of a stinker And I learned not to trust you at all You threw me under the bus, your bait and switch tripped me up But I won't let you watch me fall
