Lace up my gloves
Check my stance
Alone with my shadow
Ready to dance
It’s about time
I stood up for myself
Roll with the punches
Come out of my shell

I’ll protect my face
Keep the weight on my toes
Try to find my reach
When I’m punching shadows
No it’s not your fault
That you don’t understand me
When I’m punching shadows
(gotta fight my fears)
Punching shadows
(through the sweat and tears)

Falling in love
With every strike
A heart that knew only darkness
Suddenly light
Growing into
A new identity
A man with a future
Set finally free

If they only knew
How I see the world
And my place within it
Let me find the words
I just need a minute
You know it’s not my fault
That I don’t understand you
So I’m punching shadows