I And I Lyrics - Bayside

I've got a stage and a mic 

Which I use to say things you won't like 

But I spent years thinking I was alone 

Now I know, now I know, that I'm not, that I'm not 

And I'm sharing that comfort with those 

Who think that hope is lost 

Oh, and I'm so proud of where I am 

I'm learning where to stand or to tread lightly 

So hold back 

Steadfast you've gotta breathe 

And be content, just count to ten 

Like all the experts say and hear 

The drugs don't seem to work 

And they've got a padded room for you 

To get your just deserts 

If I could choose my own name 

I'd choose something that's bold and fits 

Like anger, aggression or cunningly brash 

By the skin of my teeth but with timing and class 

Oh, woe is me 

Oh, woe were us 

But not anymore we stand up for ourselves 

We're like captains at war, we'll get followed to hell 

Oh, and I'm so proud of where I am 

I'm learning where to stand or to tread lightly 

So hold back 

Steadfast you've gotta breathe 

And be content, just count to ten 

Like all the experts say and hear 

The drugs don't seem to work 

And they've got a padded room for you 

To get your just deserts 

I and I, we're taking control of our lives 

I and I, we're taking control of our lives 

I and I, we're taking control of our lives 

Everything's alright 

I and I, we're taking control of our lives 

I and I, we're taking control of our lives 

I and I, we're taking control of our lives 

Everything's alright 

So, so hold back 

Steadfast you've gotta breathe 

And be content, just count to ten 

Like all the experts say and hear 

The drugs don't seem to work 

And they've got a padded room for you 

To get your just deserts