When I turned 15, determined to keep My head lower than my self-esteem I had a plan, but I was held back by acting Like acne was the worst thing to happen If I could go back, leave a note that Might've told that teen boy the stuff that I didn't know then I'd write two words - all he'd need To know this ain't how it'll always be Hold Tough, fill your heart with mud Stitch up every cut when you've had enough and stand Stand strong when the pressures up and Damn this flood by holding tough (We've got some work to do...) I did what Simon said I had plans inside my head Planted by handsome men But in the act of cashin' in I gave half of my fraction of passion left It's not pretty, it's not trendy to act like this I'm no natural, I have to practice it You're not ready, I get that, but here it is Stick with me or be stuck with what you get Hold Tough, fill your heart with mud Stitch up every cut when you've had enough and stand Stand strong when the pressures up and Damn this flood by holding tough Hold Tough, fill your heart with mud Stitch up every cut when you've had enough and stand Stand strong when the pressures up and Damn this flood by holding tough Hold Tough, fill your heart with mud Stitch up every cut when you've had enough and stand Stand strong when the pressures up and Damn this flood by holding tough