Express Myself (Remastered)

(Verse 1) I’ve been working so hard, "chasing this dream" To stand in the spotlight, let my voice scream Inspired by legends like Michael Ball, Ramin Karimloo, Hugh Jackman But I’m stuck in the chorus, just watching from the back, man Is it the way I look? Or 'cause I’m not tall? Am I too short to stand where the great ones fall? I’ve tried for so long, but now here I stand Going for five roles, it’s all in my hands (Pre-Chorus) I’ve learned every word, I’ve rehearsed every scene This time I’m giving it all that’s in me It’s not for the fame, though I wouldn’t mind I just want them to see who’s behind (Chorus) I’m gonna express myself, let them see who I am I’ve been hiding too long, now I’m breaking the dam On this stage, I’m alive, I’m finally free By playing a character, I’ll finally be me I’m done with the fear, done with the shame It’s my moment to shine, I’m done with this game I’ll express myself, no more hiding away This is my time, and I’m here to stay (Verse 2) People like me when I’m happy, that’s all they see But anger? It’s a joke when it comes from me Sadness? I’m whining, or it’s just a fake And romance? They think I’m some creep by mistake I feel trapped by the face they think they know But inside, there’s so much more I want to show I’ve been scared of what happens if I let it out So I’ve kept it all quiet, kept it drowned in doubt (Pre-Chorus) But on this stage, I can be someone new I can show every shade, every hue Playing a role, I don’t have to pretend I can finally be me, no need to defend (Chorus) I’m gonna express myself, let them see who I am I’ve been hiding too long, now I’m breaking the dam On this stage, I’m alive, I’m finally free By playing a character, I’ll finally be me I’m done with the fear, done with the shame It’s my moment to shine, I’m done with this game I’ll express myself, no more hiding away This is my time, and I’m here to stay (Bridge) I’m not asking for stardom, just a place to be seen To show I’m more than a face stuck in between On this stage, I can shout, I can cry Let them laugh, but they won’t know why Because this is my chance to tell my own story In the light of the stage, I’ll show all my glory (Chorus) I’m gonna express myself, let them see who I am I’ve been hiding too long, now I’m breaking the dam On this stage, I’m alive, I’m finally free By playing a character, I’ll finally be me I’m done with the fear, done with the shame It’s my moment to shine, I’m done with this game I’ll express myself, no more hiding away This is my time, and I’m here to stay (Outro) So I’ll step on that stage, no fear in my chest I’ll give it my all, I’ll give it my best 'Cause when I’m a character, I’m finally free And through that role, I’ll finally be me.