I will live by my own policies
I will sleep with a clear conscience
I will sleep in peace

Maybe it sounds mean
But I really don't think so
You asked for the truth and I told you

And there's millions of people
To offer advice and say how I should be
But they're twisted
And they will never be

Maybe I was mean
But I really don't think so
You asked if I'm scared
And I
the emperor's new clothes
The emperor's new clothes
The emperor's new clothes
The emperor's new clothes
The emperor's new clothes

Everyone can see what's going on
They laugh `cause they know they're untouchable
Not because what I said was wrong

Everyone can see what's going on
They laugh `cause they know they're untouchable
Not because what I said was wrong
Whatever it may bring
I will live by my own policies
I will sleep with a clear conscience
I will sleep in peace

Maybe it sounds mean
But I really don't think so
You asked for the truth and I told you

Through their own words
They will be exposed
They've got a severe case of
The emperor's new clothes
The emperor's new clothes
The emperor's new clothes
The emperor's new clothes