Don’t Tell me Who I Am

Sammy:

Don’t tell me who I am!

Don’t try to change my soul!

I’m not a puppet on your strings,

I won’t play your role!

(Reverend Crowe watches in stunned silence as Sammy’s voice fills the room.)

I know my heart, I know my truth,

I know myself inside,

I’ll live my life, I’ll love myself,

With everlasting pride!

I’m being abused, you’re doing wrong,

You won’t win with fear,

I’ll stand my ground, I’ll raise my voice,

And make my message clear!

You can’t erase the love I feel,

You can’t make me hide,

I’ll fight for who I truly am,

It’s you whose love has died!

Chorus:

Don’t tell me who I am!

Don’t try to change my soul!

I’m not a puppet on your strings,

I refuse to play your role!

I know my heart, I know my truth,

I know myself inside,

I’ll live my life, I’ll love myself,

With everlasting pride!

In the dark, I’ve found my light,

In the hate, I’ve found my peace,

No more chains to hold me down,

I’m demanding my release!

I’ll spread my wings, I’ll soar so high,

Above your walls of shame,

For every soul who’s felt alone,

We’ll rise above the blame!

Chorus:

Don’t tell me who I am!

Don’t try to change my soul!

I’m not a puppet on your strings,

I won’t play your role!

I know my heart, I know my truth,

I know myself inside,

I’ll live my life, I’ll love myself,

With everlasting pride!

Don’t tell me who I am!

Don’t tell me who I am!

Don’t tell me who I am!

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