Write a sad song and let them know A reputation you have to uphold What if I say no? Told how to dress, how to sound, how to make it But this is my life you can take it or leave it Stand up if you're tired of being held down And I stand up for you not just myself I'm living my life the way I've always wanted to My life's not a commodity a traded good If you're with me let it echo through a crowded room My life doesn't belong to you I lost my subtlety along the way I'm sorry if these words are too in your face I've got no time for complicated explanations I'll say it again maybe this time you'll listen Stand up if you're tired of being held down And I stand up for you not just myself I'm living my life the way I've always wanted to My life's not a commodity a traded good If you're with me let it echo through a crowded room My life doesn't belong to you Stand up if you're tired of being held down And I stand up for you not just myself I'm living my life the way I've always wanted to My life's not a commodity a traded good If you're with me let it echo through a crowded room My life doesn't belong to you