I've got scars and I've got lines
They are souvenirs from harder times
I punched out the glass when it got in my way
I could see out but it would not let me stray
I've been working twice as hard as everybody else
I was running so fast I out ran myself
Just trying to be heard stand out from the crowd
See what comes out of me when I'm turned up loud
Mama don't you worry about me I'll be fine
My tears come as easy as I leave them behind
I won't be bought I won't be sold
I'll be alright mama cause you made me out of gold
When I grow up I want to be like you
I don't wanna act like those other guys do
So braid my hair from the top of my head
Cause I don't have time to deal with it
Mama don't you worry about me I'll be fine
My tears come as easy as I leave them behind
I won't be bought I won't be sold
I'll be alright mama cause you made me out of gold
I clipped my own wings I've tied my own hands
I walked all the way home from the promised land
I put all back together when it all fell apart
I've given everything I've got with my whole heart
Mama don't you worry about me I'll be fine
My tears come as easy as I leave them behind
I won't be bought I won't be sold
I'll be alright mama cause you made me out of gold