I learned too early how to hold back Every impulse burning in my chest To channel it into something else Healthier ways to deal, I guess 'Cause the world hits hard, again and again And we learn to take those blows They can break us or make us stronger And when I first saw you, I just froze Everything changed in ways I never knew I’d die for you, bleed for you A million times just to see you smile And if someone hurts you, I’ll show my fire Tender rage, that’s what you make me feel A sway between the good and wrong Right and raw, but it’s all real Tender rage I would change the whole wide world if you asked me Make it a better place just for you So every path you choose to walk Feels as magical and bright as you I want you to be better than I’ve ever been ‘Cause you make me better, every day you do Tender rage, that’s what you make me feel A sway between the good and wrong Right and raw, but it’s all real Tender rage Tender rage