[Intro] Boot heels Cold grin Count to four Let trouble in [Verse 1] You drew a line across my door I scuffed it out and drew one more Your big talk rattles in its tin I tap the lid and let you in [Pre-Chorus] You say run—I say where? You say hush—I say dare [Chorus] Hey, little tyrant, swing that chain I’ve got a laugh for every stain You bring the thunder, I bring the grin You lock the gate—I climb back in [Verse 2] Your paper crown is slipping loose Your hired dogs forgot the ruse I trade my coat for one good bruise And leave your polished floor confused [Pre-Chorus] You say kneel—I say why? You say quit—I say try [Chorus] Hey, little tyrant, swing that chain I’ve got a laugh for every stain You bring the thunder, I bring the grin You lock the gate—I climb back in [Bridge] Who owns the alley? Not you! Who writes the rules? Not you! When I say “break,” you say “loose” Break! Loose! Break! Loose! [Final Chorus] Hey, little tyrant, swing that chain I’ve got a laugh for every stain You bring the thunder, I bring the grin You lock the gate—I climb back in Hey, little tyrant, count to ten You shut me out, I’m back again Your kingdom’s cardboard, thin as skin You lock the gate—I climb back in [Outro] Boot heels Cold grin Count to four I’m back again
