Restraints

For too long Ive tried
to compromise my integrity
for someone elses dreams
I closed my eyes my mind
and let them lead me into submission
now I feel the lesser of two evils
with my head bowed down
tail between my legs
and Im afraid this is not me
inspiration it flies high
when Im looking up
away from the american lie
expectations fill my head with dreams
Ive never dreamt
I pledge defiance to a society
forged from anger, hate and greed
hoping that someday my fight will catch on you
now my pockets full of lint
and my heads full of expectations
Im still trying to build a guiltless fortress
Im gonna take back whats mine
my heart, my body, my soul, my mind
you can never restrain self righteous contradictions
take back whats mine
my heart, my body, my soul, my mind