I look upon my life And then I realize It's but an endless strife And I may not ever rise Ascend above the petty things Instead of compromise I'm but a prisoner So set me free I live my life loud off ground, high wound Like a storm cloud, mad dog, wolfhound Is it rabies or just foam around my mouth? And do I claw against your throat or do I shout? (Crescendo) It's the sound you make when everything is out of shape (Crescendo) When your life is disproportionate and you're afraid That your overblown existence might explode That your identity might dissipate, corrode I look upon my life And I'm dissatisfied Though somewhat dignified I'm still being rectified Why can't you leave me be To my own decree? I'm still a prisoner So set me free I live my life loud off ground, high wound Like a storm cloud, mad dog, wolfhound Is it rabies or just foam around my mouth? And do I claw against your throat or do I shout? (Crescendo) It's the sound you make when everything is out of shape (Crescendo) When your life is disproportionate and you're afraid That your overblown existence might explode That your identity might dissipate, corrode (Crescendo) It's the sound you make when everything is out of shape (Crescendo) When your life is disproportionate and you're afraid That your overblown existence might explode That your identity might dissipate, corrode I live my life loud off ground, high wound Like a storm cloud, mad dog, wolfhound Is it rabies or just foam around my mouth? And do I claw against your throat or do I shout? (Crescendo) It's the sound you make when everything is out of shape (Crescendo) When your life is disproportionate and you're afraid That your overblown existence might explode That your identity might dissipate, corrode (Crescendo) It's the sound you make when everything is out of shape (Crescendo) When your life is disproportionate and you're afraid That your overblown existence might explode That your identity might dissipate, corrode (Crescendo)