There was a time
When everything was fine
Until the world came
Crashing all around me
Always here to help you up
But I was simply not enough
All the times that you left me feeling used
So here's the truth
Sticks and stones
May break my bones
But all your words aren't gonna hurt
Because it's all alright
Time to pick myself up
And take control
I'm choosing me, myself, and I this time
It's all alright
I give you everything
'Til there's nothing left in me
All you do is take
You're wasting me away
So sick of being used
You can count me out I'm through
Not gonna give up all my time
Let me tell you why
Sticks and stones
May break my bones
But all your words aren't gonna hurt
Because it's all alright
Time to pick myself up
And take control
I'm choosing me, myself, and I this time
It's all alright
You know it's fine
I never knew I'd be so much better
Without you around
Was it you
Or was it me
Or was it everything in between
I thought I lost my place
You were just in my way
I've never felt so relieved
Sticks and stones
May break my bones
But all your words aren't gonna hurt
Because it's all alright
Time to pick myself up
And take control
I'm choosing me, myself, and I this time
It's all alright