(Verse 1)
The stage lights burn, they sear my eyes
Another night under cynical skies
You bought your ticket, came to the show
To watch the truth start to overflow
(Chorus)
Go on and hate me, it's the price I pay
For all the words I can't unsay
Throw your stones, I'll build a wall
Just watch me stand here, ten feet tall
(Verse 2)
The world's a judge with a gavel hard
Tearing down facades, leaving scars
You want a villain, a soul to blame
Go ahead and etch my name
(Chorus)
Go on and hate me, it's the price I pay
For all the words I can't unsay
Throw your stones, I'll build a wall
Just watch me stand here, ten feet tall
(Bridge)
The static fades, the silence rings
It's just the truth my guitar string sings
I don't need your love, I don't need your praise
Just give me the raw heat of these days
(Chorus)
Go on and hate me, it's the price I pay
For all the words I can't unsay
Throw your stones, I'll build a wall
Just watch me stand here, ten feet tall
(Outro)
Hate me if you need to survive
It’s how I know I’m still alive
Yeah, still alive...
Still alive.