They always told you
that you'd never become much
These words ring inside, harsh and strident
You've lived your life
With this lie hanging on your head
It's easier to believe than to fight it

You tell the world
That this is who you're meant to be
You'd rather wallow in your darkess
But what I see
Beneath the defense you create;
A soul who's desperate for acceptance

chorus:
Don't let it be
A self-fulfilling prophesy
A hopeless path
Is not written in your destiny
It's up to you
To be the soul you want to be
You don't have to live the lie
Listen to the truth inside

Sometimes the pain
makes us want to fight this war alone
Lying away from all to hide it
Although it's true
That "If you push them away, they will go"
It's not the only way to fight it

Yes, it takes strength
To push that boulder up the hill
And it may tumble down to crush you
Look past yourself
See that there's an outstretched hand
United force will help sustain you

chorus:
Don't let it be
A self-fulfilling prophesy
A hopeless path
Is not written in your destiny
It's up to you
To be the soul you want to be
You don't have to live the lie
Listen to the truth inside

This twisted world
Will try to kill the light within
Will drive you down,
make you suffer until you give in
You must believe
This is a war that you can win
Turn your back on all the lies
Listen to the truth inside