Dream Theater - As I Am lyrics

Don't Tell me what's in Tell me how to write Don't tell me how to win this Fight. Isn't your life It isn't your right To take the only thing that's Mine. Proven over time It's over your head Don't try to read between The Lines Are clearly defined Never lose sight of something You believe in. Takin' in the view from the outside Feelin' like the underdog. Watchin' through the window I'm on the outside Living like the underdog. I've been trying To justify you. In the end I will Just defy you. To those who understand, I extend my hand. To the doubtful I demand Take me as I am. Not under your command, I know where I stand. I won't change to fit your plan. Take me as I am. As I am. Still Running uphill. Swimming against the current I wish I weren't so f**ed. Feels like I'm stuck, Lost in a sea of mediocrity. Slow down, You're thinking too much, Where is your soul You cannot touch the way I play, Or tell me what to say. You're in the way Of all that I believe in. Takin' in the view from the outside Feelin' like the underdog. Watchin' through the window I'm on the outside Living like the underdog. I've been wasting my breath On you. Open mind will descend Upon You. To those who understand, I extend my hand. To the doubtful I demand Take me as I am. Not under your command, I know where I stand. I won't change to fit your plan. Take me as I am. To those who understand, I extend my hand. To the doubtful I demand Take me as I am. Not under your command, I know where I stand. I won't change to fit your plan. Take me as I am. As I am. Yeah! As I am.