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Don't
Tell me what's in
Tell me how to write
Don't tell me how to win
This fight
Isn't your life
It isn't your right
To take the only thing that's
Mine

Proven over time
It's over your head
Don't try to read between the
Lines
Are clearly defined
Never lose sight of
Something you believe in

Takin' in the view from the outside
Feeling like the underdog
Watching through the window I'm on the outside
Living like the underdog

I've been trying to justify you
In the end I will just defy you

To those who understand, I extend my hand
To the doubtful I demand, take me as I am
Not under your command, I know where I stand
I won't change to fit your man, Take me as I am

As I am

Still
Running uphill
Swimming against the current
I wish I weren't so
Fucked
Feels like I'm stuck
Lost in a sea of mediocrity

''Slow down,
You're thinking too much
Where is your soul?''
You cannot touch
The way I
Play
Or tell me what to say
You're in the way
Of all that I believe in

Takin' in the view from the outside
Feeling like the underdog
Watching through the window I'm on the outside
Living like the underdog
I've been wasting my breath on you
Open minds will descend upon you

To those who understand, I extend my hand
To the doubtful I demand, take me as I am
Not under your command, I know where I stand
I won't change to fit your plan, take me as I am
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13 comments on this song.
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Sam Dyer, scratch47
I hope they get the radio play they deserve with this stomper.
added: 12/26/2003, 10:41 AM
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Big D
They got radio play and deserved it. It's an excellent song.
added: 07/29/2004, 10:34 PM
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THE Perfect Name
Oh wow! Radio play! Every second of it was deserved, cuz this band rules
added: 09/05/2004, 08:57 PM
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Jochem
Yes This is some great stuff! Reminds of Metallica Vs Tool or something. Truly awesome
added: 10/14/2004, 09:04 AM
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Tristan.
This stuff's just awesome. I can't believe this band's been around for as long as it has and not gotten the proper recognition.
added: 10/20/2004, 10:47 PM
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Underground Authority
awesome song, wen he strains his voice wen singing "As I Am" it strongly reminds me of James Hetfield
added: 12/11/2004, 09:50 AM
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Jochem
Indeed. I though the same thing. Just like James Hetfield. Wierd I didn't wrote it down here but I though the same
added: 12/13/2004, 05:59 PM
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purplepants69
awesome song cept i was thinking this band is more like rush meets metallica not really anything like tool
added: 02/28/2005, 01:14 AM
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watchwhereuwalk
Def. one of my fav Dream Theater songs, so catchy and godly
added: 04/02/2005, 02:20 PM
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ShadowClutch
Awesome DT song, very catchy, good hook... Not sure whether or not the James Hetfield imitation is a good or bad thing...Haha.
added: 05/23/2005, 04:30 PM
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Stink Nugget
i love this song... awesome... purely awesome
added: 07/15/2005, 11:03 AM
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I c y
Very catchy song specially the chorus part, and yep that part sounded like James Hetfield hahaha..
added: 02/02/2006, 02:52 AM
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Rockzilla
An absolutely serious and chugging opening riff - match that with the nearly peerless Portnoy and you've got the makings of one kick-ass song!
added: 03/12/2009, 08:49 PM
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