[Verse 1] I watch them laugh in the hall Like I’m not there at all My name don’t ring in their mouth Just a ghost in the crowd I got scuffed-up boots and a chipped front tooth And a grin that’s way past proof They can keep their little throne I built mine out of broken bones [Pre-Chorus] I’m the kid by the chain-link fence Counting cuts, counting dents They can point, they can stare I don’t care, I don’t care [Chorus] I’m not popular I’m not popular But I’m still here I’m still loud I’m not popular I’m not popular Turn it up now I don’t bow [Verse 2] Bus ride, back row seat Knee bruised up, hole in my jeans They got clubs and perfect smiles I got plans to burn this mile Mama says, “hold your head up high” I say, “yeah, I’m gonna try” If the whole damn room looks small I’ll kick a hole clean through the wall [Pre-Chorus] I’m the kid by the chain-link fence Counting cuts, counting dents They can point, they can stare I don’t care, I don’t care [Chorus] I’m not popular I’m not popular But I’m still here I’m still loud I’m not popular I’m not popular Turn it up now I don’t bow [Bridge] Let ’em keep their shine Let ’em keep their line I’ve got my own spark Right here in my dark One hand up, one fist tight I was built for this fight Say my name, say it wrong I’ll still scream the whole song [Final Chorus] I’m not popular I’m not popular But I’m still here I’m still loud I’m not popular I’m not popular Sing it back now I don’t bow I’m not popular I’m not popular And that’s the truth I wear it proud
