That Was Then, This Is Now Lyrics - Bound For Glory

18, damned and defiant 

Against the lies of this world I couldn't keep quiet 

Off with my hair, I made my alliance 

Not a show of fashion, but an act of defiance 

I learned my lessons, and I learned them well 

For every lesson there is a story to tell 

While many claim to be true, only a few really are 

With a false pretense in life one will never go far 

Pre-Chorus: 

After all these years gone by, I think to myself 

Was it really worth it? 

The hardships, the anger, the disappointment in some 

Playing with your life, its like a loaded gun 

Chorus: 

That was then this is now, that was then this is now 

That was then this is now, that was then this is now 

That was then this is now, that was then this is now 

That was then this is now, that was then this is now 

Ideals don't change, they only get stronger 

If you can't see right from wrong, you won't last longer 

While some are like fire, they still flicker in the wind 

When their flame burns out, their spark has given in 

I can see your fire, it exists in you 

Be wise, be noble, and above all else be true 

Follow your own steps, be your own leader 

Because no one else should be one for you 

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Don't judge a book by its cover until you see what is inside 

Pages of pride, passion and sorrow, 

Tales of a man with a message you'll find 

Judge not by what others say, judge only by what you see 

In a world governed by shackles and lies, 

There are those that are truly free