{verse 1}
I grew up here inside these walls
They'll never let me free
'cause once when i was three days past eighteen
I took a life that threatened me
That was twenty-five ago
But they say i'm still the same
Second chances should be left to god
And i only have myself to blame
{pre-chorus}
And i can't forget that night
It'll be at my side 'til the day i die
{chorus}
I've owned up the best i can
God knows i'm a better man
Than the reckless kid that walked in twenty-five ago
And i don't know another life
I grew up here on the inside
And i cannot wait to stretch my legs when my father calls
And i walk out of this place
{verse 2}
I grew up here inside these walls
They say i'll never leave
You're a killer and forever
To the world that's all you'll be
That was twenty-five ago
But the cold here keeps it fresh
Every sin between these metal bars
Is a stale and static mess
{pre-chorus}
All that i can do is close my eyes
Hold fast to my mind and the distant light
{chorus}
I've owned up the best i can
God knows i'm a better man
Than the reckless kid that walked in twenty-five ago
And i don't know another life
I grew up here on the inside
And i cannot wait to stretch my legs when my father calls
And i walk out of this place
{outro}
Yeah, i cannot wait to stretch my legs when my father calls
Yeah, i cannot wait to stretch my legs when my father calls
And i walk out of this place