I and I - Bayside

I’ve got a stage and a mic

Which I use to say things you won’t like

But I spent years thinking I was alone

Now I know, now I know that I’m not, that I’m not

And I’m sharing that comfort with those

Who think that hope is lost

Oh, I’m so proud of where I am

I’m learning where to stand or to tread lightly

So hold back

Steadfast you’ve got to breathe

And be content

Just count to ten like all the experts say and

If the drugs don’t seem to work

Then they’ve got a padded room for you to get your just deserts

If I could choose my own name

I’d choose something that’s bold and fits

Like anger, aggression, or cunningly brash

By the skin of my teeth

But with timing and class

Oh, woe is me

Oh, woe are us

Not anymore, we stand up for ourselves

We’re like captains at war

Who’ll get followed to Hell

Oh, and I’m so proud of where I am

I’m learning where to stand or to tread lightly

So hold back

Steadfast you’ve got to breathe

And be content

Just count to ten like all the experts say and

If the drugs don’t seem to work

Then they’ve got a padded room for you to get your just deserts

I and I, we’re taking control of our lives

I and I, we’re taking control of our lives

I and I, we’re taking control of our lives

Everything’s alright

I and I, we’re taking control of our lives

I and I, we’re taking control of our lives

I and I, we’re taking control of our lives

Everything’s alright

So hold back

Steadfast you’ve got to breathe

And be content

Just count to ten like all the experts say and

If the drugs don’t seem to work

Then they’ve got a padded room for you to get your just deserts