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THE PRICE OF PRIDE

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[Instrumental] (One, Two, Three, Go!) [Verse1] "Stay away from them," the rumors hiss and drone Pointing fingers at the kids, leaving us alone Wearing that "perfect" face while spitting out your spite You think those clean hands give you the right to judge my life? Shut up, Get out! I’m done with the lecture Your "Utopia" is a nauseating texture Matching uniforms, hearts made of plastic My way of life? It’s twisted and Fantastic! [Pre-Chorus] Right or Wrong? Like I even care Kick the scales over, breathe the free air If you want me in a mold, bring a chain to the game Better be ready, cause I’ll strike a light. [Chorus] Go ahead and paint me as the villain (Make me the Villain) If that’s what it takes to stop your soul from spillin' Keep your mask of virtue on, don’t let it slip Go dance with your reflection, enjoy the trip It’s my Justice, My dirty pride On pitch-black wings, I’m taking the Ride! [Verse 2] Which lens is warped? Yours or mine? Using "common sense" like a blade on a line The curse of being "Normal," a heavy iron chain There’s a rush in the snapping—Pleasure & Pain Hey, Mr. Justice! You’re looking a bit shaken? Drowning in the weight of everything you’ve taken? A marionette laughing in the mud and the grime While I’m the silhouette dancing through time. [Bridge] No more Lies, No more Games Watch me incinerate these pathetic names If hating me is your "justice," your holy decree Then I’ll be the best damn villain you’ll ever see. [Chorus] Go ahead and paint me as the villain (Make me the Villain) If that’s how you get to sleep at night Pretend you’re a saint, look down from your height Cower in that tiny world, clutching it tight It’s my Justice, My dirty pride I don't regret a single spark of this fight! [Breakdown] Black Sheep, Freak, Outlaw, Freak... Call me whatever, 'til your voice gets weak Your version of "White" is my "Poison" Your version of "Love" is my "Prison" [Vocal Chop] Break it down! Ignite the soul! This is how I survive the collision! [Outro] If making me the bad guy is the only way you find peace... Then I’ll grant you that cheap salvation. I'm not part of your equation. [Improvised Vocal Runs] Gooooooooo ahead and paint me as the villain (Make me the Villain) If that’s the only way you’re ever "right" Hug that paper-thin justice, hold it with all your might Take it to the grave, and dream of the light It’s my Justice, My dirty pride I’m riding this high to the edge of the night! [Whisper] Yeah, I’m the BAD GIRL. The finest masterpiece you ever created, right? See you in Hell... [Final Industrial Thud]