[Intro] [Verse 1] Middle school days and average grades Watching how the childhood fades Staring at the girl with the glasses on But my confidence was completely gone Game Boy hidden in my backpack Trying to keep my mind on track Caught in a skin that didn't fit Just waiting for the spark to hit [Pre-Chorus 1] The awkward stares, the changing voice Feeling like I didn't have a choice But I was leveling up in my own mind Leaving the crowded halls behind! [Chorus] Welcome to the middle of the teenage grind! Looking for a place that I couldn't find With a screen in my hand and a heavy heart Trying to figure out where I'm supposed to start They saw a quiet kid who didn't belong But I was writing the chords to my own damn song! Yeah, I'm finding my way! [Verse 2] Then sixth grade brought a different test A guy who wanted to beat his chest Tore my Digimon cards to the floor So after lunch, I settled the score Pushed him hard against the concrete wall He bragged about karate but he took the fall He backed right down, the bullying ends And strangely enough, we ended up friends [Pre-Chorus 2] Yeah, the awkward stares, the changing voice When you're pushed to the edge, you make a choice I was leveling up in my own mind Leaving the crowded halls behind! (Let's go!) [Chorus] Welcome to the middle of the teenage grind! Looking for a place that I couldn't find With a screen in my hand and a heavy heart Trying to figure out where I'm supposed to start They saw a quiet kid who didn't belong But I was writing the chords to my own damn song! Yeah, I'm finding my way! [Bridge / Breakdown] Then another door opened wide A real friend standing by my side Showed me the anime, the late-night games We didn't care about the popular names Geek culture pumping through our veins Breaking away from the middle school chains! [Chorus] Welcome to the middle of the teenage grind! Looking for a place that I couldn't find With a screen in my hand and a heavy heart Trying to figure out where I'm supposed to start They saw a quiet kid who didn't belong But I was writing the chords to my own damn song! Yeah, I found my way! [Outro] I found my way. Game on.
