The first of me

I must make a choice
a tough discision
listen to my voice
should i give in to temptation, admiration
one leads to myself
the other's someone else
just an empty shell
just an empty shell..

It's harder than it seems
when you're told that
all your hopes and dreams
are yours to hold if you'd just give them
what's expected
something they can't sell
or put upon a shelf
but i am not for sale
i am not for sale

i hear a voice inside
its grown into a scream
i'm not the next of them
i am the first of me
cause i can't live the lie
i am just what you see
i'm not the next of them
i am the first of me

if i can't refuse
the price they offer
i am sure to lose
and i will suffer
sell my soul to make a profit
all i have to do
is make believe it's true
something i can do
something i can do

i hear a voice inside
its grown into a scream
i'm not the next of them
i am the first of me
cause i can't live a life
i am just what you see
i'm not the next of them
i am the first of me
...
i am the first of me
...
i am the first of me

so when the waiting's gone
it's time to face the truth
you know you're good enough
deep down inside of you
you've finally worked enough
if only just to prove
you were born to lead the way
and be the first of you