thought I knew who I was a long time ago.
But when I found myself in another place, I had to think.
I had no idea that such a simple thing could go…
So far beyond It’s very own brink.

On this eve of self destruction,
a road thats mapped with blood.
A mind collapsed before eruption.
Crippled even before the flood.

Open your eyes to see,
and why dont you ask yourself.
Do you even really know me?
Do you even really know yourself?

It is no tragic story,
Nothing filled with tears.
Just a hollow filled with aggression.
And all the hate built up through the years.

It’s nothing to feel sad for.
What I hate makes me stronger.
And when I see myself in the mirror.
I know it will last much longer.

This chain that I bear.
I dont care if you understand.
The scorns of time,
are what makes me a man.

So tell me now,
do you think that you’re a wrecking ball?
So tell me now,
You’re the one that thinks you’d make me fall?

Dont you see,
because all this shit,
here I am.
I’m standing again,
and I will never forget,
Who I am.
I am my own man.
I am a real man.

So, think you’ll make me fall.
I’ll show you how I rise.
Dont even try to act innocent.
You know, you’re all I despise.

I’ve worked far too long,
to become the man I am today.
I’ve been through too much shit.
And I’m only here to say…

Dont you see,
because all this shit,
here I am.
I’m standing again,
and I will never forget,
Who I am.
I am my own man.
I am a real man.

And dont you ever forget that.

Been crossed a few times in my day.
Betrayed, and hated for what I am.
Been forgotten because of what I’m not,
So dont cry to those that dont give a damn.

I’ll die one day, standing tall.
Defiant, it’s just who I am.
And if you think you’ll make me fall.
We’ll just have to see, who is the real man.

I’ve never faked,
I’ve never bowed,
and I never gave up time.
I’ve never cowered,
I’ll never hide,
If need be, I’ll cover you in lyme.

I’ve made mistakes,
and those I’ve lived up to,
I’ve played high stakes,
my bets I’ve lived up to,

And when everyone hates,
me for who I am,
I’ts time to show,
It’s time to stand.

Dont you see,
because all this shit,
here I am.
I’m standing again,
and I will never forget,
Who I am.
I am my own man.
I am a real man.

I’ve never been loved for what I’m not,
and I’ll never live on my knees.
I’ve been hated for being the man I am,
no-one am I here to please.

Dont you see,
because all this shit,
here I am.
I’m standing again,
and I will never forget,
Who I am.
I am my own man.
I am a real man.