Stroke of Lunacy - Like A Crown Lyrics

I used to smile and mean it
But now I just pretend
I don't want them to see it
They'll just worry in the end

Don't want to have to fake it
How should I live my life
If I had the chance, I'd take it
To find another light

The time has come to end this game
It only ends in tears and pain
If I want to stay alive I'll keep strong and remain

I gotta live, I must survive
I will stand and I will thrive
Even though my mind is breaking down
You can't stop me with negative thoughts
I won't forget what I've been taught
I'll win this war and wear it like a crown

I won't lose to myself today
I can't afford the pain
The voices in my head will have to
Sit there and complain

The time has come to end this game
It only ends in tears and pain
If I want to stay alive I'll keep strong and remain

I gotta live, I must survive
I will stand and I will thrive
Even though my mind is breaking down
You can't stop me with negative thoughts
I won't forget what I've been taught
I'll win this war and wear it like a crown

We're all gonna make it
You can't lose to sadness
They think we're gonna take it
Succumbing to their madness
Numbing all the nerves
I'll get what I deserve

I gotta live, I must survive
I will stand and I will thrive
Even though my mind is breaking down
You can't stop me with negative thoughts
I won't forget what I've been taught
I'll win this war and wear it like a crown