I heard them whisper and say

Bad things about you, accusations we both know are wrong

It's not true, what they say about you

It's not true, what they say about you

I know you as generous and kind

Never blind

To the injustice of this crazy world

I know you as humble and fair

How can anyone expect you to

Solve all the problems addressed to you?

They are too many, and your hours too few

Don't let them tell you, don't let them tell you who you are

Don't let them tell you, don't let them tell you who you are

Don't let them tell you, don't let them tell you who you are

I heard them calling your name

In a way

That's supposed to make you feel bad

For the mess your father made

They want to open your wounds again

Turn the eyes of the world away

From their own well-hidden crimes

I want to tell you that I love you

But I know you can't hear me now

I know you can't hear me now

Don't let them tell you, don't let them tell you who you are

Don't let them tell you, don't let them tell you who you are

Don't let them tell you, don't let them tell you who you are

Don't let them tell you, don't let them tell you who you are

Don't let them tell you, don't let them tell you who you are

Don't let them tell you, don't let them tell you who you are