I was controlled by inner shadows They've been driving me insane But I won't let my past dictate my fate I'll break free from the chains Put an end to the hate And embrace a life, I know I deserve There were times when I thought that I don't own a worth And I could never be loved Well, mainly by myself I'm taking control, and standing up tall I'm taking control, won't let myself fall I am done with feeling weak and small And letting myself down I am holding on so I won't fall So I won't drown I know it won't be easy but I'm ready to fight I have faith in myself and I know I'm alright It's time to leave the past behind (Behind, behind) I was drowning in the darkness and I couldn't catch my breath It felt like I was choking, I was living a slow death I know It's been a journey but I'm feeling so blessed 'Cause I'm taking back my life and standing up to the past I'm taking control, and standing up tall I'm taking control, won't let myself fall I am done with feeling weak and small And letting myself down I am holding on so I won't fall So I won't drown I know it won't be easy, but I'm ready to fight I have faith in myself and I know I'm alright It's time to leave the past behind Behind I'm forgiving myself for all that I've done All the mistakes that I thought were never undone I'm looking forward to a brighter tomorrow I'm saying goodbye to all the pain and sorrow I'm forgiving myself for all that I've done All the mistakes that I thought were never undone I'm looking forward to a brighter tomorrow I'm saying goodbye to all the pain and sorrow But now I'm taking charge of my own life Putting an end to all the self-inflicted strife I'm breaking free from the chains of doubt And I'm embracing a life that I'm excited about I'm done with living in the past I'm done with feeling like I'm not enough I won't let myself be pushed around With that new faith, that I found