[Verse 1] You drew a circle on the floor Said I was never getting through I learned the shape of every lock Then built a door you couldn't use You made a sport of saying my name Like it was something I should hide Now every scar has got a place And every bruise has picked a side [Pre-Chorus] So keep your verdict, keep your crown I know exactly where I stand You can turn the whole room 'round I won't let go of who I am [Chorus] If you hate me, hate me loud I won't fold, I won't bow down I made a home from what you threw Now I wear it like the truth If you hate me, say it clear I got nothing left to fear You can shut me out tonight I'll still be here at morning light [Verse 2] I quit rehearsing my defense Quit asking what I did to earn Your cold approval cost too much I paid it once; I won't return You wanted silence, neat and small A face that never made a scene But I can stand beneath your eyes And keep my hands and conscience clean [Pre-Chorus] So keep your verdict, keep your crown I know exactly where I stand You can turn the whole room 'round I won't let go of who I am [Chorus] If you hate me, hate me loud I won't fold, I won't bow down I made a home from what you threw Now I wear it like the truth If you hate me, say it clear I got nothing left to fear You can shut me out tonight I'll still be here at morning light [Breakdown] Call me wrong Call me gone I am still the one who chooses I won't crawl I won't change I can live with your refusal [Bridge] No more reaching for your hand No more shrinking where I stand I don't need you to agree I belong to me [Final Chorus] If you hate me, hate me loud I won't fold, I won't bow down I made a home from what you threw Now I wear it like the truth If you hate me, say it clear I got nothing left to fear You can shut me out tonight I'll still be here at morning light [Outro] I belong to me I belong to me
