[Verse 1] I used to walk in single file Careful steps Quiet mouth Tracing every crooked line That someone else laid out You kicked the map out of my hands Laughed and lit it on the floor Said “Who told you you were wrong For wanting something more?” [Chorus] You said “Run with your own damn heart” (hey, hey) “Love who you love in the dark or the daylight” You tore my cage apart (yeah, yeah) Now I’m loud in my skin I’m done being polite You said “Run with your own damn heart” (hey, hey) “Live how you live Let ’em call it a crime” You turned on all my sparks Now I’m burning in my own right [Verse 2] You made a home out of my scars Kissed the parts I tried to hide Danced on every broken rule Like it was Saturday night You painted color on my shame Turned my panic into pride Said “Every truth you’re scared to say Is begging to collide” [Chorus] You said “Run with your own damn heart” (hey, hey) “Love who you love in the dark or the daylight” You tore my cage apart (yeah, yeah) Now I’m loud in my skin I’m done being polite You said “Run with your own damn heart” (hey, hey) “Live how you live Let ’em call it a crime” You opened up the bars Now I’m running in my own time [Bridge] I’m not your secret I’m not their script I’m every “too much” They said to twist You held the mirror Right to my face Screamed “Baby This is not a phase” [Chorus] You said “Run with your own damn heart” (hey, hey) “Love who you love in the dark or the daylight” You tore my cage apart (yeah, yeah) Now I’m loud in my skin I’m done being polite You said “Run with your own damn heart” (hey, hey) “Live how you live Let ’em call it a crime” You showed me who I am Now this wild life is all mine
