[Verse 1]
In a past, malignant winter
I knew the cruelty of your kids
The way they drew back when I offered my hand
Hurt me more than their ignorance did
I became so cold and distant
Raising up walls to prevent the worst
They all lied when they said being different is beautiful
Loneliness is only a curse
[Chorus]
Then you tore down the walls, brick by brick, tree by tree
You treated me as human as I always knew I should be
And when the time does come to show you
I know that you will finally see
I'm not a bird in a cage to be pitied
I am for you if you are for me
[Verse 2]
Sometimes I'll need some space
Sometimes I'll need to cover up my face
I am not some broken machine
I am not someone's cheap fantasy
I'm a person with flaws and desires and dreams
And I think I've found someone who's worthy of me
[Chorus]
And I hope, I hope that when you will finally see
I'm not a bird in a cage to be pitied
I am for you if you are for me