I used to hate myself when I would let you down I thought it was my fault, but I know better now You didn't want me as I was You wanted someone who would live for your applause You're free to do what you want to do but I don't have to I used to care what you thought of me but now I see through You and your brass rings Cuz I don't dance and I've got no strings I used to think that you knew all the answers cold But then I blinked and saw the shit beneath the gold Now that I know, I can let go I can be anyone I want when I'm alone You're free to do what you want to do but I don't have to I used to care what you thought of me but now I see through You and your brass rings Cuz I don't dance and I've got no strings (Solo) You're free to do what you want to do but I don't have to I used to care what you thought of me but now I see through You're free to do what you want to do but I don't have to I used to care what you thought of me but now I see through You're free to do what you want to do but I don't have to I used to care what you thought of me but now I see through You and your brass rings Cuz I don't dance and I've got no strings