I grew up here inside these walls They'll never let me free Cause once when I was three days past 18 I took a life that threatened me That was 25 ago But they say I'm still the same Second chances should be left to God And I only have myself to blame And I can't forget that night It'll be at my side till the day I die I've owned up the best I can God knows I'm a better man Than the reckless kid That walked in 25 ago And I don't know another life I grew up here on the inside But I cannot wait to stretch my legs When my father calls And I walk out of this place I grew up here inside these walls They say I'll never leave You're a killer and forever To the world that's all you'll be That was 25 ago But the cold here keeps it fresh Every sin between these metal bars Is a stale and static mess All that I can do is close my eyes Hold fast to my mind And the distant light I've owned up the best I can God knows I'm a better man Than the reckless kid That walked in 25 ago And I don't know another life I grew up here on the inside But I cannot wait to stretch my legs When my father calls And I walk out of this place