Am I not what you thought I'd be Got no use for conformity My back's been against the wall Since I was born My blood and my sweat, my crown of thorns
Open my soul for love's charity But you better not try to take from me My brother's keeper, no But you better believe I'll fight like a brave for his liberty
Spread my wings and fly toward the sun (the heavens) And if I fall ill be back for more (again)
Live free or die It burns in my heart you can't take it away Let freedom ride Get on the train or get out of the way
A simple man they say that's what I am Their condescencion gives fuel to my fire Their system's broke it won't decide for me I'll rise above let my dreams take me higher
The wheels of the revolution turn By proxy you smile and say you feel my pain I'm your worst nightmare im a self made man My independence can't be bought or chained
Live free or die In the land of the free and the home of the brave