Verse 1
How many times have I heard no?
“You’re too old, too young, too slow”
Waiting on replies that don’t come
Try to let all my cares go
Still feels like I’m at a dead-end road
Laying face down, banging my head ‘gainst a wall
Chorus
Well I’m here, playing to the wall
I didn’t come this far just to turn around
And I know something’s gonna give
And I’m not moving ’til I see it crumble down
Verse 2
How many times can I sing this song
When they say, “the notes are wrong”
But I know someone’s hearing what I hear
So I’ll give it all I’ve got
Even if an echo’s my only applause
Imagine the crowds just standing and staring in awe
Chorus
So I’m here, playing to the wall
I didn’t come this far just to turn around
And I know something’s gonna give
And I’m not moving ’til I see it crumble down
Bridge
The other side might not be such a mystery
I’ll keep making strides while nobody is listening
I will call this day a victory
A victory
Chorus
I’m still here
I didn’t come this far just to turn around
And I know something’s gonna give
And I’m not moving ’til I see it crumble down
So I’m here, playing to the wall
I didn’t come this far just to turn around
And I know something’s gonna give
And I’m not moving ’til I see it crumble down
Outro
How many times can I sing this song
When they say, “the notes are wrong”
But I know someone’s hearing what I hear
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