When does a boy become a man?
What qualifies his soul as being worthy?
His hands, his feet, his smile they determine his view
But his mind, his thoughts, his actions define his worth

My time has come to rise above your words,
Your painful words and fall in love again with who I am, with who I am
I'm simply me

I hope to God that I'm someone to be proud of
I strive not for perfection, but a loving heart
When you're told you've changed you've lost it all completely
But are you deemed insane Cause you swear you're hearts still the same

My time has come to rise above your words,
Your painful words and fall in love again with who I am, who I am
I'm simply me

This is my war; this is my hope in all I am
This is my battle; my witness to my heart
I'll tear it out and give this all I've got (x2)