i live here in exile
my home is not my heart
they're miles and oceans apart
so i long for the mountains
beyond the grey city walls
i pray tonight they'll fall

chorus:
then the sun will shine on me
send the light and set me free
i'll be off and on my way
on my Independence Day
all the songs i could not sing
and all the words i could not say
i'll be shouting everything
on my Independence Day

every day i dream of leaving
cause there's no end in sight
i got to shine my own light
just can't wait any longer
for you to make it alright
it's time to live my own life

chorus repeat

i can feel trouble disappear
anywhere the road will lead
if it takes me far away from here

chorus repeat