[Intro] (Soft acoustic strum, whispered vocal) ..[Verse 1] I feel my life passing me by Like I'm a mannequin in a store window Unable to participate In the thing we call life The silent pain within my body Weakens my soul, yeah it does But it sharpens my mind with despair I fight to hold on...[Chorus] Hold onto what I know We use words like forever and love Like we're supposed to know just what they mean Oh, forever and love... But those eyes, they judge what they see Got no idea what I really am I can't take away your ignorance Or change the hate in your hearts I can only be me The best way I know how to be (Repeat: The best way I know...)[Verse 2] I catch a glimpse of eyes that look and judge Though they have no idea what I am That silent pain, it weekends my soul But hones my mind in dis-pear I cling to that in which I no We toss around forever an' love Like we suppose to no their weight But they slip away...[Chorus] Hold onto what I know We use words like forever and love Like we're supposed to know just what they mean Oh, forever and love... But those eyes, they judge what they see Got no idea what I really am I can't take away your ignorance Or change the hate in your hearts I can only be me The best way I know how to be (Repeat: The best way I know... how to be)[Bridge] No, I won't bend for your gaze This pain's my blade, it cuts through the haze You fill your hearts with that bitter fire But I'll stand here, unbroken, higher Hold on... hold on...[Outro] I can only be me The best way I know how to be (Fade with repeating: Be me... be me... passing by...)
