I've climbed the first step Of the stairway to heaven Every move that I make I learn a new ugly lesson You inspired a dream Won't you let me fulfill it? (I'm pushing back the urges of a broken heart) I'm one step closer, I'm one day older And I'm chasing down this hope of mine until it tears me apart I refuse to let my mindset control me The doubter has her hold, but she's never gonna own me And I know I'm usually wrong But this dreamer will carry on When all is said and done I'll be alright in the long run Memories and anxiety make a vicious team You flaunt your glowing lifestyle and you watch me turn green And I know I've got a chance, 'cause there are tears in my eyes (When I leapt for the sun, I only got burnt) I know that I could make it Please tell me that I'll make it You thought I would give up But haven't you heard? I refuse to let my mindset control me The doubter has her hold, but she's never gonna own me And I know I'm usually wrong But this dreamer will carry on When all is said and done I'll be alright in the long run Crawl through the crevice of a broken home Tie down your opinions and claim them as your own You're one step closer, you're one day older We'll take over the world under the light of a new throne I refuse to let my mindset control me The doubter has her hold, but she's never gonna own me And I know I'm usually wrong But this dreamer will carry on When all is said and done I'll be alright in the long run