[Verse 1] I can remember a time when I was so afraid When even my shadow wouldn't follow me [Pre-Chorus 1] So I, I, I'm picking up my sword To shatter all the pieces that I was before Cause I, I, I'm worth fighting for For, for, for [Chorus] So put me in a cage, lock me in a room Throw away the key, I dare you I'll break down the walls, I'll hire a wrecking ball And I won't let you tear me down, no Oh, oh, throw away the key, I dare you Oh, oh and I won't let you tear me down, no [Verse 2] I had an opinion, but I never spoke my mind And I wouldn't argue, even when I knew I was right [Pre-Chorus 2] But I'm not that girl anymore Yeah, I lost the battle but I won the war Cause I, I, I'm worth fighting for For, for, for [Chorus] So put me in a cage, lock me in a room
Throw away the key, I dare you I'll break down the walls, I'll hire a wrecking ball And I won't let you tear me down, no Oh, oh, throw away the key, I dare you Oh, oh and I won't let you tear me down, no [Bridge] I just kept on running, running, running Trying to find out who I was I would go the distance but it wasn't far enough But now I'm standing straight and know exactly who I am Yeah, yeah I can remember a time when I was so afraid [Chorus] Put me in a cage, lock me in a room Throw away the key, I dare you I'll break down the walls, I'll hire a wrecking ball And I won't let you tear me down, no Oh, oh, throw away the key, I dare you Oh, oh and I won't let you tear me down, no I won't let you tear me down, no I won't let you tear me down, no Oh, oh