smash me all to pieces, kick a dream when it's down (oh oh I want a reason) I said 'pull yourself together child lift your chin off the ground' if I want a reason (any will do) if I need a reason (any will do) to stand up to you I won't hide myself from you I wear my soul on my boots too much show leather lost too many slammed doors gained I can take all of your knocks I might be numbed but non maimed and I'm wise to your game if I want a reason (any will do) if I need a reason (any will do) to stand up to you hey hey I won't hide myself from you I wear my soul on my boots