Punk Princess (Remastered)

[Verse 1] Backseat kid in a busted van Dog tags swing on the rearview glass He’d drum stories on the dashboard Laugh it off Change the subject fast Camo jacket on the kitchen chair Folded flag on the TV stand He said “They cashed out all my body But they never paid my hands” [Chorus] I’m your punk princess Crown made of duct tape Thrift store dress Learned how to scream from all that silence Painting my nails in battle red I’m your punk princess He gave me everything he had left Country took his life and called it progress So I’ll take the stage and make a mess (I’m his punk, punk princess) [Verse 2] Brown-bag lunch and a busted lip Principal said I “overreact” He taught me how to hold my ground Middle finger hidden in my backpack Kitchen table turned to barricade Bills piled up like battle plans He said “Kid Don’t wait for rescue Build your world with your own hands” [Chorus] I’m your punk princess Crown made of duct tape Thrift store dress Learned how to scream from all that silence Painting my nails in battle red I’m your punk princess He gave me everything he had left Country took his life and called it progress So I’ll take the stage and make a mess (hey, hey, I won’t forget) [Bridge] They sent a letter Not a lifeline Folded words and folded lies He saluted while he faded I was there to watch his eyes So I stitch his name in every jacket Scrawl his jokes across my shoes Turn my throat into a siren For the ones they used Then lose (oh-oh, this is what you made) [Chorus] I’m your punk princess Crown made of duct tape Thrift store dress Learned how to scream from all that silence Painting my nails in battle red I’m your punk princess He gave me everything he had left If they won’t hear the ones who bled for them I’ll make ‘em listen till I’m out of breath (I’m his punk, punk princess) (I’m his punk, punk princess)