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