verse #1: people try and put me down
call me names, push me around
ever since I was a little boy
they've treated my life like a toy
don't realize that there's someone inside
someone who could whip your hide

chorus: I'VE TAKEN A STAND LONG TIME AGO
THEY'RE NOT GONNA STOP ME, NO NO NO

verse #2: although they all seem to try
they can never make me cry
always gonna stand up strong
don't let them do me wrong
ignore 'em or stand and fight
either way lets do what's right