Strike Back

For my own future
I can withstand this torture -
My ideas shall not be shielded
Relentless barrages of discorn; I still have yet to be yielded.
You can try to set me apart
But I know - where I set my heart
So be afraid of me
I am what you tried to cage, but I was born free;
Standing here before you is the greatest feeling
Because all your torment is diminishing -
Don't try to push me around any longer
I don't need anyone's shelter;
No more hate - no more lies
I can see through these trials
So I'll say this, you have one choice
We're clear as I raise my voice
I control my destiny
Not some punk who thinks he's better than me.