Frustration, as we're trying to survive
Tired of being alive, but not living
All we're looking for is a chance to thrive
But we live in a world, so unforgiving
The jobs pay now
What they did back then
But the cost of living
Is not what it once was
Break me free (ohhhhhh)
From this modern form of slavery
Let me be myself for once
And not worry about survival every day
Each day feels like a losing fight
Trading time for money, barely holding on
We reach for goals that are out of sight
As the years pass by, all hope is gone
They say to us
Work hard, you'll succeed
But what they don't tell us
Is it's not that easy
Break me free (ohhhhhh)
From this modern form of slavery
Let me be myself for once
And not worry about survival every day
They say to us
Work hard, you'll succeed
But what they don't tell us
Is it's not that easy
Break me free (ohhhhhh)
From this modern form of slavery
Let me be myself for once
And not worry about survival every day
We were told to chase our dreams
That it would pay off, to be bold
Still I don't see what's the point
Of being rich, by the time we're old
Break me free (ohhhhhh)
From this modern form of slavery
Let me live, not just survive
And find some way to truly thrive
Tired of living to work
And working to live
All we need is a chance to thrive
I don't want to just survive