[Verse 1] Let me out Don't tell me everything Started out like any other day Must have gave the wrong impression Don't you understand where I belong? I'm not the one Stand again They say nothing comes for free And that's the truth, I've been living in a fantasy Slip and slide A head trip heaven Self-denial such a wonderful and powerful thing Well I'm not the one [Verse 2] The morning dove sings with two broken wings Carry me home I'm not afraid The stars in my eyes were shimmering lights Carry me home Don't let me fade away [Verse 3] Stop the press The kid's light is growing dim I took a month long slide Then the world came caving in When you self-destruct You wind up looking for a glimmer of hope But the writing's on the wall I'm not the one [Verse 4] Just how thick is your skin? Just how sharp are your teeth? Ohh,You've got a lot to learn Is there somewhere else I can win? Is there something else to start over again? From the summits edge,To the cutting room floor I will be afraid no more